Summary
- The return of Paragon and Renegade in the upcoming Mass Effect game is hinted at based on artwork similarities.
- Very little is known about the next Mass Effect title.
- The Paragon and Renegade morality system was a significant feature in the original Mass Effect trilogy, enhancing decision-making.
A Mass Effect fan online has shared a massive reason why it seems like the Paragon and Renegade morality system from previous games is set to return in the upcoming title. Very little is known about BioWare’s next Mass Effect game right now, but the return of Paragon and Renegade is a must for some fans.
So far, the next Mass Effect title has been revealed in small teases, with comments from developers on the project offering more concrete information than anything BioWare has actually shown. Late last year, an executive producer at BioWare revealed players should potentially play through a classic Mass Effect DLC before the next game, even if it’s some time away yet.
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X user kalaelizabeth pointed out in a post that artwork released from the upcoming Mass Effect features coat folds that look just like the Paragon logo. While that sounds like it might be a stretch, overlaying the two shows that they definitely have a point. Their post attracted the attention of BioWare’s Michael Gamble, who gave a coy response, claiming, “You’ll just have to wait and see…” While Gamble’s response was vague, it could be deliberately so, and was anything but a denial. Mass Effect wouldn’t be Mass Effect without Paragon and Renegade, and this is a positive indication that it’s coming back in the future.
Official Mass Effect Art Has Hints Towards Paragon and Renegade Return
The Paragon and Renegade morality system used in the original Mass Effect trilogy was responsible for some of the series’ most powerful moments. Players would gain Paragon and Renegade points throughout their playthrough, which dictated whether they were “good” or “evil” enough to pass certain checks to take specific actions. Although it was a binary system, the games fully embraced Paragon and Renegade, making it a big reason why the Mass Effect trilogy is considered to be among the great games where decisions truly matter.
With the development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard now complete, the focus at BioWarepresumably moves to the next Mass Effect, which was first announced back in 2020. Despite the huge gap, very little is known about the game, with the studio offering small teasers each year, usually on N7 Day (November 7). Last year was a quieter N7 Day for BioWare, with it coming around the launch period of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Hopefully, the developer will be able to give fans something a little more substantial this year, especially given the long wait at this point.
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- Franchise
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Mass Effect
- Released
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May 14, 2021
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 4
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- How Long To Beat
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100+ Hours
- X|S Optimized
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Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
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21 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty