A fan‑posted video of BioWare’s unreleased Mass Effect sequel appeared on Reddit, sparking excitement among gamers despite the studio’s uncertain future after EA shut down the development team. The clip was shared by a disposable account that claims the uploader is an EA employee, and journalist Jason Schreier of Bloomberg verified the footage as authentic in a Bluesky post.
The leak opens with a disclaimer stating the material is composed of in‑game footage and pre‑production assets. It then shows a man in an N7‑style trench coat—presumably the game’s new lead—walking into a bar. An Asari approaches him, and he talks about his military background before mentioning a “new line of work.” The scene cuts to familiar galaxy‑saving action: combat, shooting and a brief romantic moment. When the Asari threatens the protagonist, Liara T’Soni, the beloved Asari from the original trilogy, steps in, and the bar erupts into a brawl. The video concludes with the title “Mass Effect: Universe.”
The last Mass Effect title released by BioWare was 2017’s Mass Effect: Andromeda, a sequel to Mass Effect 3 that received mixed reviews and was plagued by development challenges. BioWare first hinted at another Mass Effect project in 2020 while still working on the next Dragon Age game. Development reportedly continued through the 2021 launch of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a remastered collection of the original trilogy, and persisted despite studio layoffs that occurred before and after the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
EA has indicated it will not fund further work on the sequel following the studio’s closure, making this leaked trailer likely the only glimpse the public will see of the unfinished game.