For those that were longing for a new fix for Mass Effect can now indulge in the recent release that is Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Combining the original trilogy, BioWare reworks much of the classic releases to better suit the new hardware that shipped years following the releases of its prior work. However, there is other plans for the series as well.
In that, BioWare back in December teased a new entry is on the way. However, the team does not elaborate on the basis of the release nor does it offer any expectations for when it will arrive. But, there is other speculation as to another reveal for the IP. According to one potential tease from The Witcher star Henry Cavill, a Mass Effect television series could be on the way.
Recently, Mass Effect Legendary Edition director Mac Walters remarked on the foiled plans of a film adaptation for the series. But, he does elaborate on the more complementary approach for a TV show to better suit the IP instead. Although, Walters does not acknowledge the previous hinting from Cavill. “Not a matter of if, but when”, Walters tells Business Insider.
It’s such an expansive world, and so many people I know in the TV and film industry have reached out to ask me when we’re going to do it and saying we’ve got to do it. When we build out a ‘Mass Effect’ game, we have a backbone, or an overall story that we want to tell, but each level or mission is like its own TV episode.
It doesn’t get written ahead of time. It gets written at the time that we get to it. So it gets added to the main story and sometimes the main story gets adjusted because we did something really cool in that ‘episode.’ So long-from storytelling is a great place for game franchises.
Walters continues by explaining that the new change of leadership for Legendary Edition swayed the preference for a television show manifested alongside the continuous complications for the IP to be adapted to one film. “It felt like we were always fighting the IP. What story are we going to tell in 90 to 120 minutes? Are we going to do it justice? But then it never picked up again after that, not for lack of trying.”
In a previous interview with IGN, Walters did hint at possibly resurrecting the multiplayer for Mass Effect 3 in Legendary Edition. “I would never say no to that — we want to see what kind of reception the Legendary Edition gets and what the demand for the multiplayer is.”
As for the overall sense for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, you can read our full review for the game. Our critic David Rodriguez explained, “Mass Effect Legendary Edition is one of the best packages ever made, and if you have yet to experience the story buckle in and prepare for a thrill ride.” You can read the review by heading here.
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Source: Business Insider