A remaster of the originalMass Effecttrilogy has been rumored for several months now, but withMass Effect: Andromeda’s Steam reviewsbetter than expected,Dragon Age 4and anAnthemoverhaul in progress, it’s clear that developer has been busy. And with a notable lack of news from BioWare or EA, some fans are beginning to lose hope that they’ll ever visit Commander Shepard’s epic tale again (at least in a remastered vesion).
However, based on the announcements of past BioWare projects, not all hope is lost. With recent BioWare launches suffering from competition in supersaturated release windows and rushed development timelines, it’s no wonder the developer might hold back on such a hotly anticipated announcement, especially while continuing to develop some of its less financially reliable IPs. While aMass Effecttrilogy remaster may seem less likely now, there are good reasons why fans aren’t ruling it out quite yet.
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Mass Effect Trilogy - Probably In the Works
There are still strong reasons to believe that aMass Effectremastered trilogy is in the works. In May 2020,EA announced that it has 14 new gamesand switch ports in production for release before March 2021. That’s an ambitious release schedule, but considering it was information passed along in an earnings call, fans can expect that the funding is already in place for these releases in spite of any interruptions to EA’s developers caused by COVID-19.
Of these 14 games, there is already at least one remaster, theCommand and Conquercollection released last month. Remasters are relatively cheap to produce in comparison to full games, and considering that the originalMass Effecttrilogy was one its most critically and commercially successful releases, it would be unlikely that the remastered trilogy would be cut by EA for fear of it not selling well.
After the disappointing launch ofMass Effect: Andromeda, a remastered original trilogy could also provide a proof of the IP’s strength going forward, which will be necessary to ensure a smooth development process forMass Effect 5. WhileMass Effect 5is already in development,Mass Effect:Andromeda’s behind-the-sceneschallenges showed the extent of the issues which can arise in that time, particularly in projects EA has less faith in, with the development being handed to a secondary team in Montreal and several leading developers quitting during production.
During these times of uncertainty, remastering theMass Effecttrilogy would be an easy pitch and a safe bet for BioWare at a moment when the developer’s once spotless record is under scrutiny, and a safe financial bet for EA considering the failure of BioWare’sAnthem, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in February to no celebration. Indeed, if any lessons have been learned fromAnthem’s rushed development, taking time with the remaster could be exactly what BioWare needs to get back to its prime.
Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster -When Will We See It?
Despite rumors circulating for several months now, aMass Effectremaster was notably absent from EA Play’s announcements on June 05, 2025. Also a no-show, however, wasMass Effect 5andAnthemand even BioWare’s presumably next big release only made an appearance through the inclusion of severalDragon Age 4teaser images.
It is entirely possible that EA is choosing to focus onDragon Age 4for BioWare because of the presumed success of a remasteredMass Effecttrilogy, biding its time with the remaster to announce it at a more strategic moment in the year, essentially giving the developer a boost when needed. WhileE3 2020 is cancelled due COVID-19, there are still plenty of opportunities for EA to announce the remaster this year.
This includes N7 Day – November 7 – a day set aside byMass Effectfans to celebrate the franchise, which would still leave 6 months of the fiscal year for the remaster to be marketed and released before May 2021. In addition, it would allow for further development and hype-building forDragon Age 4, as well as some more time to recuperate from BioWare’s recent disappointments with theAnthemoverhaul. Announcing later in the year would also help the remaster avoid competition with the hotly anticipated upcoming RPG from competitor CD Projekt Red,Cyberpunk 2077, scheduled to be released this November after a lengthy development and several delays.
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Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Has to Happen
The lack of recent news about theMass Effectremaster has given fans as many reasons to be skeptical of the remaster rumors as excited by them. For many fans – and investors - it is theperfect time for aMass Effecttrilogy remaster, and it would be just what they need to reignite their faith in BioWare. A lack of immediate news may be disappointing to some for now, but may very well be on account of the expected financial strength of the remaster, causing it to be less prioritized compared to some of BioWare’s other upcoming endeavors.
With plenty more games coming from EA before the end of May 2021, however, hope should be far from lost. With the full originalMass Effecttrilogy now on steamand selling well despite performance problems, it is evident that fans are returning to some of BioWare’s strongest releases during these times of turmoil. The question remains not whether fans will be playing the original trilogy during the next year, but whether BioWare and EA take full advantage of that by releasing a remastered edition, and how it will announce it without overshadowing some of its other upcoming releases.
