Skip to main content
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ The Games, Movies, TV & Comics You Love
Subscribe
flag of UK
UK
flag of US
US
flag of Canada
Canada
flag of Australia
Australia
Gaming Magazines
Gaming Magazines
Why subscribe?
  • Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love
  • Try a single issue or save on a subscription
  • Issues delivered straight to your door or device
From$12.99
View
  • News
  • Guides
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Deals
  • Magazines
    • About Us
    • Retro Gamer
    • Play
    • Total Film
    • Edge
    • SFX
Newsarama
Total Film
Edge
Trending
  • New PS5 games
  • PlayStation Showcase
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Diablo 4

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

  1. Home
  2. Xbox One

Next Mass Effect doesn't star Shepard, brings back the Mako

By GamesRadar Staff
published 26 July 2014

  • Comments
Across the universe

Across the universe

EA and BioWare didnt have much to say about the future of its Mass Effect franchise back at E3 2014, but the developers were feeling a bit different at San Diego Comic-Con. At a very packed panel on the series, the team revealed a ton of interesting tidbits. Put bluntly: You wont play as Shepard, you'll be driving the Mako again, and multiplayer will be there as well. Also, you can stop saying Mass Effect 4, because that isnt the title of the currently unnamed game.

According to reports, the BioWare reps made it clear that this is a brand new story separate from Shepard, though they did hint that the game was set around when Shepard was doing his/her thing. After a quick tease of the new N7 armor the mysterious new protagonist would wear, along with confirmation that youll be able to choose the characters gender once again, it was time for the Mako to make its return. The once-hated ground transport has returned, and the devs are acknowledging that the old version wasnt all it could be. In a brief bit of gameplay, the Mako was seen without a cannon, so thats already a step in the right direction.

Other tidbits discussed include that the unknown protagonist will be an N7 operative, that some familiar faces may return, as will multiplayer, and that the devs favor cooperative multiplayer to competitive, but they werent committing to one or the other right now. As for all that, we only know that the game is all too far away. But while you wait check out these shots from the panel we found off Twitter and stay tuned for more updates.

Photo credits: Nerd Appropriate, Andrea Rene

Page 1 of 5
Page 1 of 5
"Your Mako" makes us think that it could be customizable this time around.

"Your Mako" makes us think that it could be customizable this time around.

Page 2 of 5
Page 2 of 5
BioWare admitted that "We learned some things about vehicle frustration."

BioWare admitted that "We learned some things about vehicle frustration."

Page 3 of 5
Page 3 of 5
The race of the new hero isn't confirmed, though the silhouette looks human.

The race of the new hero isn't confirmed, though the silhouette looks human.

Page 4 of 5
Page 4 of 5
There will reportedly be more options for casual wear beyond a few bland choices.

There will reportedly be more options for casual wear beyond a few bland choices.

Page 5 of 5
Page 5 of 5
  • Comments
GamesRadar Staff
Social Links Navigation

GamesRadar+ was first founded in 1999, and since then has been dedicated to delivering video game-related news, reviews, previews, features, and more. Since late 2014, the website has been the online home of Total Film, SFX, Edge, and PLAY magazines, with comics site Newsarama joining the fold in 2020. Our aim as the global GamesRadar Staff team is to take you closer to the games, movies, TV shows, and comics that you love. We want to upgrade your downtime, and help you make the most of your time, money, and skills. We always aim to entertain, inform, and inspire through our mix of content - which includes news, reviews, features, tips, buying guides, and videos.

More about xbox one
Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta screenshot

More Metal Gear Solid remakes could happen if fans want them

Mass Effect 2

Dragon Age narrative lead says BioWare tried AI for content generation and it came out "soulless"

Latest
Summer Game Fest

Summer Game Fest fills the hole left behind by E3, but it needs to tell a tighter story

See more latest ►
Most Popular
More Metal Gear Solid remakes could happen if fans want them

By Hirun CryerMay 31, 2023

Dragon Age narrative lead says BioWare tried AI for content generation and it came out "soulless"

By Hirun CryerMay 31, 2023

Disney Plus has removed even more movies – including a 2022 original

By Bradley RussellMay 31, 2023

Fable fans are convinced Xbox is teasing something for the upcoming showcase

By Hope BellinghamMay 31, 2023

Henry Cavill has apparently given his verdict on The Flash movie

By Fay WatsonMay 31, 2023

Diablo 4's day one patch probably won't nerf your Server Slam build

By Hirun CryerMay 31, 2023

This amazing PS5 deal gets you God of War Ragnarok for under $30

By Matt PoskittMay 31, 2023

New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom duplication glitch found two days after the last one was patched out

By Dustin BaileyMay 30, 2023

Ganondorf himself is hosting Critical Role's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom D&D session

By Dustin BaileyMay 30, 2023

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's voices "remain as they were in the original game"

By Dustin BaileyMay 30, 2023

Hideo Kojima was ready to cancel Metal Gear Solid 2 and resign after 9/11

By Dustin BaileyMay 30, 2023

Recommended
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – "A rich, robust experience that builds on what came before"
  1. Asus ROG Ally handheld on a wooden table
    1
    Asus ROG Ally review: 'the best is yet to come'
  2. 2
    Diablo 4 review: "A magnificent and absurd loot theme park"
  3. 3
    Street Fighter 6 review: "Arguably the best overall fighting game package ever made"
  4. 4
    System Shock review: "feels more like a remaster+ than a remake"
  5. 5
    Clank! Catacombs review: "The absolute sweet spot of tactics, variety, and good old-fashioned fun"
  1. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    1
    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse review: "Has enough wit, imagination and thrills to fill several worlds"
  2. 2
    Elemental review: "Pixar's latest is sweet-natured but lacks depth"
  3. 3
    The Boogeyman review: "Solid scares, thin plotting"
  4. 4
    Hypnotic review: "Robert Rodriguez takes us on an insubstantial but raucous ride"
  5. 5
    Asteroid City review: "Wes Anderson's close encounter of the quirky kind"
  1. Sophie Thatcher in Yellowjackets season 2 finale
    1
    Yellowjackets season 2 finale review and recap: "Deliciously nauseating and suspenseful"
  2. 2
    Yellowjackets season 2 episode 8 review and recap: "On its way to a chilling conclusion"
  3. 3
    Yellowjackets season 2 episode 7 review and recap: "We're itching to get to the point"
  4. 4
    Yellowjackets season 2 episode 6 review and recap: "A shift is coming"
  5. 5
    LG OLED G3 review: "King of the OLED jungle"

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.