"Another Mass Effect? Do I have it in me to do another?” - Former BioWare lead writer reflects on his last project with the studio
Dec. 28, 2023The former BioWare lead says he was ready to depart before the Legendary Edition, but decided to see it through
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It’s fair to say that the most defining work from developerBioWareis theMass Effectseries, which would become an influential RPG franchise. But in the years since the conclusion of the main trilogy, the sequel Andromeda, and the Legendary Edition, the studio has undergone several changes following many key creatives departing for new opportunities elsewhere.As successful as Mass Effect has been, many of the key creatives who’ve worked on the series are content with the work they accomplished and have moved to new projects. Recently, former lead writer of the Mass Effect series Mac Walters had an interview with theMinnMaxgaming podcast, where they talked about moving on from BioWare to found the new studioWorlds Untold. Along with reflecting on theseries' success, they were also quite frank about knowing when it was time to step away from BioWare and Mass Effect.
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Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years. Having previously worked at GameSpot, CNET, and various other outlets writing features and coordinating event coverage, Alessandro enjoys playing games on PC, but also gives plenty of time to his Nintendo Switch. You can find him on various socials at @afillari.
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