Published Oct 22, 2026, 6:19 PM EDT

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If fans were already sad about BioWare closing down , they're shattered after watching the leaked trailer for Mass Effect Universe . Sure, the trailer was short and a little cheesy — but it could have also signaled a return to form for the stagnant franchise.…