Bioware and Electronic Arts have been working away for a few years now on the next release in the Mass Effect series, and now they’ve released a new gameplay trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda to build some hype ahead of the game’s release in early 2017.
Mass Effect: Andromeda will see you take the role of a Pathfinder, tasked with exploring space and fighting the bad guys in the hope of finding humanity some new living accommodation in an uncharted galaxy.
Given the success of previous Mass Effect games and their rich stories, quest lines, exploration and so much more, we can’t wait to get our hands on the next instalment in the series, although we must admit that we will miss Commander Sheppard a little.
“The new reveal kicks off with a view of the Galaxy Map, which will allow you to navigate from one system to another in the Tempest and scan planets for resources. You’ll encounter locations like the bustling outlaw home world of Kadara Port, a planet where battles between different factions are commonplace. The video highlights one of these such confrontations, in which a group of outlaws are entrenched in battle and the Pathfinder is presented with an opportunity to engage or ignore the skirmish entirely.”
“As the Pathfinder, you’ll be able to call down Forward Stations to change up your weapon loadouts, alter squad composition, fast-travel to other locations, and discover nearby resources and details about surrounding regions. You’ll chart courses to hazardous environments and fight hostile wildlife. You’ll traverse across dangerous worlds, using your scanner to discover clues about your mission locations.”
Check out the trailer below, which is apparently representative of the actual game, but take that with a pinch of salt as you always should.
“Mass Effect: Andromeda puts you in the role of the Pathfinder; an elite soldier, explorer and guide tasked with finding humanity a new home an uncharted galaxy. From arresting visuals and thrilling combat, to epic story and characters, Mass Effect: Andromeda is truly the next generation of Action/RPG gaming.”
Mass Effect: Andromeda is set to release in Spring 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One. Are you looking forward to playing the new Mass Effect game? Do you think it’ll be a good thing or a bad thing to step away from the Commander Sheppard storyline? Let us know in the comments section below!
