Category: Mass Effect: Andromeda News

Console Mass Effect Andromeda fans had been looking forward to a promised technical test of the game’s multiplayer. That isn’t going to happen, however, as Bioware has announced that it’s a “long story but right decision for how close we are to going live”.

One of the central characters coming to Mass Effect Andromeda is pilot Jarun Tann, a Salarian power-hungry weasel-like politician. Voice Actor Kumail Nanjiani talks about the character, his motives and background. Check it out and let us know what you think!

DON’T WATCH IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS!!! IGN has a new video today that features over fifteen minutes of Mass Effect Andromeda game play footage that features a look at PeeBee’s loyalty mission. PeeBee is Ryder’s Asari companion and possible love interest.

The latest in the Mass Affect Andromeda Initiative presentation is now live on the game’s official site. Watching it, and the others in the series, will yield special helmet when MEA is released in late March. In this episode, one of Ryder’s companions, Liam, introduces viewers to the weapons and some of the weapons-oriented abilities to which players would have access. In other news, MEA is now feature and development complete. It has gone gold! Prepare for March 21st!

With the release of Mass Effect Andromeda just about a month away, Bioware is unleashing both the minimum and recommended system specs to run the game. You’ll want to check these out to ensure your machine is ready to roll come release on March 21st.

A Mass Effect game isn’t a Mass Effect game without a rich, vibrant set of characters, both as the main protagonist to the casual NPCs that one encounters along the journey. In a new entry into the Gameplay Series, Bioware takes a look at characters coming our way in Mass Effect Andromeda. You’ll get a look at several of Ryder’s companions, get some basic information about leveling up and bonuses for spending points in profiles, and a look at various combat styles.

Mass Effect Andromeda has probably excited tons of folks with today’s revelation that Natalie Dormer, aka Margaery Tyrell from Game of Thrones, will be voicing the Asari doctor aboard the flagship Tempest. In a new video interview, Ms Dormer speaks about her role as Dr. T’Perro and her experiences working with the Mass Effect Andromeda team. Check it out!

Bioware’s Ian Frazier has confirmed that Mass Effect: Andromeda will be playable offline in single-player mode. It remains to be seen if, like Dragon Age: Inquisition, an Origin “check in” will be required for MEA but it’s good news indeed for those who do not wish to be “always online” when playing through the single player campaign.

Bioware developers have been unusually active via Twitter this week revealing a number of interesting bits of information about Mass Effect Andromeda. Most notably, there will be no cross-platform multiplayer between any platforms (PS4, XBox One and PC). In addition, PC players worried about framerate will be pleased to hear that MEA on PC will have an unlocked framerate.

The Mass Effect Andromeda Twitter has been updated with a 15-second teaser for a brand new trailer to be released tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th. It calls a planet that the characters call “New Earth”. We’ll see what tomorrow brings! What do YOU think it is?