Published Oct 25, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT

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BioWare's canceled Mass Effect game would have been more than just one "universe."

Romain Toutain, Mass Effect technical director at BioWare since 2022, went live on Twitch on Saturday, where he watched the leaked trailer for the next installment in the Mass Effect series , Mass Effect Universe . Toutain discussed lore, gameplay, and technical details, revealing new details about the scrapped sequel.…