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Mass Effect 4 has exploration, customization

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A couple weeks ago, I told you that I was anticipating some new details about Mass Effect 4 to emerge during San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). We did get some details, including news about the Mako and some character customization, plus we really need to find a new name for it.

According to the people attending a very packed panel on the series, the team from Bioware dropped a whole bunch of hints. First up is the Mako, the equally loved and hated vehicle of the first game. Developers know that players were frustrated with the controls for the old version and have revamped it – revealing it without a cannon and way better speed. It seems that the Mako will be back in action as an exploratory vehicle which makes me happy – I’d much rather drive around exploring the different worlds than doing that scanning/probing mechanic from the second game.

Some character customization images were revealed with the specific disclaimer that everything might change before the game is out – apparently the final game is still “years away”. That said, the player character will be human and seems to be another N7 member during the time that Shepard was running around. Here’s what the hero armor might look like:

Other tidbits that came out – multiplayer will return in the new game but it’s more likely to be cooperative gameplay rather than competitive. Additionally, we might see the return of some familiar faces – this makes sense if the events of the game run alongside the events of the original Mass Effect trilogy. I’m just hoping that I can interact with my favourite Krogans again.

Finally, the game is definitely not called Mass Effect 4. However, until Bioware gives us an alternative name for it, I suppose we’ll just keep calling it that.

Here’s a video from the Escapist that shows off a bunch of animations and images shown off in the panel.

Last Updated: July 28, 2014

32 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief Dovahkiin

    July 28, 2014 at 08:35

    AWESOME!

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  2. Viking Of Science

    July 28, 2014 at 08:35

    So They’re working on a Mass Effect game then….

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  3. Admiral Chief Saxon

    July 28, 2014 at 08:35

    AWESOME!

    Reply

  4. Viking Of Science

    July 28, 2014 at 08:35

    So They’re working on a Mass Effect game then….

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  5. Rince&pop

    July 28, 2014 at 08:48

    Need!

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  6. Rince&pop

    July 28, 2014 at 08:48

    Need!

    Reply

  7. Alien Emperor Trevor

    July 28, 2014 at 08:49

    I can’t decide… should I call this non-news NO Effect or Mehss Effect?

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    • Rince&pop

      July 28, 2014 at 08:53

      Mass Uneffect?

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    • Viking Of Science

      July 28, 2014 at 08:57

      just “meh effect” will do…

      Reply

  8. Alien Emperor Trevor

    July 28, 2014 at 08:49

    I can’t decide… should I call this non-news NO Effect or Mehss Effect?

    Reply

    • Rince&pop

      July 28, 2014 at 08:53

      Mass Uneffect?

      Reply

    • Viking Of Science

      July 28, 2014 at 08:57

      just “meh effect” will do…

      Reply

  9. Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)

    July 28, 2014 at 09:04

    Sold!

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  10. Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)

    July 28, 2014 at 09:04

    Sold!

    Reply

  11. Brady miaau

    July 28, 2014 at 09:12

    FPS on a single planet during the Shepard events?

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    • David Muller

      July 28, 2014 at 11:29

      I would love a spinoff where you are Major Coates leading the resistance in London in the build up for Sheppard returning to Earth.

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      • Brady miaau

        July 28, 2014 at 16:48

        Ok, that does sound quite good. But please, not a FPS!

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  12. Brady miaau

    July 28, 2014 at 09:12

    FPS on a single planet during the Shepard events?

    Reply

    • David Muller

      July 28, 2014 at 11:29

      I would love a spinoff where you are Major Coates leading the resistance in London in the build up for Sheppard returning to Earth.

      Reply

      • Brady miaau

        July 28, 2014 at 16:48

        Ok, that does sound quite good. But please, not a FPS!

        Reply

  13. Matthew Holliday

    July 28, 2014 at 09:39

    human, meh, i would have assumed that after the success the ME3 multiplayer had, in terms of letting people play as other races, it would be a sure fire thing that we would get to choose our race, similar to DA:O

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  14. Matthew Holliday

    July 28, 2014 at 09:39

    human, meh, i would have assumed that after the success the ME3 multiplayer had, in terms of letting people play as other races, it would be a sure fire thing that we would get to choose our race, similar to DA:O

    Reply

  15. Anon A Mouse

    July 28, 2014 at 10:27

    Yet no one asked the vital question… Will there be more than three colours to choose from in the customization menu?

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  16. Anon A Mouse

    July 28, 2014 at 10:27

    Yet no one asked the vital question… Will there be more than three colours to choose from in the customization menu?

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  17. CypherGate

    July 29, 2014 at 10:09

    Played Destiny Beta on Sunday Night. Reminded me in some way a lot about Mass Effect. Which is a good thing. I LOVE the Mass Effect Universe. So so so looking forward to this! They should remake the entire franchise for the next gen consoles. Id buy them in an instant!

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  18. CypherGate

    July 29, 2014 at 10:09

    Played Destiny Beta on Sunday Night. Reminded me in some way a lot about Mass Effect. Which is a good thing. I LOVE the Mass Effect Universe. So so so looking forward to this! They should remake the entire franchise for the next gen consoles. Id buy them in an instant!

    Reply

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