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Since the moment last year when it was publicly declared that Amazon would be developing a streaming series inspired by BioWare's Mass Effect franchise, followers questioned if it had the courage to tell an original story and not focusing on Commander Shepard, the personalized hero from the original games. In a online update Friday, they received their clarification.

BioWare senior producer Mike Gamble stated the show would "investigate a fresh story within the universe’s chronology, and will be placed after the first trilogy." The message goes on, "This will not be a repetition of Commander Shepard’s story – because after all … that’s YOUR story, isn’t it?"

Seemingly, this suggests the show could be about the species of the Milky Way restoring the galaxy in the aftermath of devastation caused by the reapers. It may also be set centuries in the tomorrow, like Mass Effect: Andromeda. "Following the original trilogy" provides much for the mind. Zero actors have been announced so far, but Star Trek Beyond writer Doug Jung was chosen to serve as showrunner and producer in June. Daniel Casey is also a screenwriter and senior producer on the show.

Regarding the forthcoming Mass Effect title, Gamble's post keeps quiet about too many details. In answer to the speculation and speculation that BioWare may be acquired as part of EA's multi-billion dollar sale to outside backers, featuring Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Gamble reiterates "the forthcoming Mass Effect title is in development, and EA and BioWare are still devoted to presenting more narratives in this setting."

BioWare is "concentrated and focused exclusively on Mass Effect," hinting that the crew has "plenty of world to cover, lots of features to develop, and lots of love stories to determine" for the next release. "We’re excited by what we’re creating, and we assure you: as soon as we’re set, it’ll be a exciting moment to show."

Multiple letters are highlighted in the message, and combined they form "N7 Krogan URL." It remains mysterious what this is indicating, even if it's undoubtedly hinting at something — the announcement finishes with a cheeky P.S. stating, "Disclaimer: there is zero secret project content to be gleaned by anything my words today, I swear."

The Krogan are shown in complimentary artwork EA shared for enthusiasts to obtain in observance of N7 Day. Called "Faction Battle," the image displays several Krogan fighters in conflict. Combined with the "Krogan N7 URL" clue, it's possible one more minor clue on the road to the upcoming Mass Effect.

The seventh of November signifies N7 Day annually, a occasion for BioWare and Mass Effect enthusiasts to observe the sci-fi saga. It's typically the time that BioWare has teased the forthcoming latest title, like how in 2023 it revealed an N7 character in a fashionable coat.