Although Mass Effect fans may have an uphill battle on their hands to save the franchise, they are far from alone. Both Commander Shepard voice actors recently went live on Instagram to share their support, not just for disappointed fans, but for the BioWare employees who lost their jobs when the studio was shut down.

Just after fans received news of the BioWare shutdown, a leaked trailer showcased what might have been. It introduced a new main character, while also highlighting the return of Dr. Liara T’Soni, who has been featured in Mass Effect games since the beginning of the franchise.

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Jennifer Hale, the voice actress behind the female iteration of Commander Shephard, responded to an X post featuring the trailer.…