BioWare has revealed that Mass Effect Andromeda shares some of the same technology as the visually-stunning Star Wars Battlefront, and as such is likely to be just as pretty as its Electronic Arts stablemate.
Speaking on Twitter, Chris Wynn was quizzed by a fan whether or not the upcoming science-fiction adventure would look better than Battlefront, which has attracted heaps of praise from critics and gamers alike for its stunning visuals on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
In response, Wynn commented that Andromeda features the “same technology and we share quite a bit of learnings and things.” Take from that what you will, but it sure sounds like the next chapter in the Mass Effect series is going to be just as visually striking as Battlefront.
Mass Effect Andromeda is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One in holiday 2016. The game has been confirmed to take place after the events of the original trilogy, although BioWare has already said that we shouldn’t expect any familiar faces to appear, including Commander Shepard. While the game is still some way off from release, the developers have teased that Andromeda is set to be the ‘best and largest‘ instalment in the franchise to date, and will incorporate dynamic weather effects for the first time in the series. While nothing has been confirmed, it has also been hinted that Andromeda will feature some form of online component.
More recently, it has been suggested that we won’t see a high-definition remaster of the original trilogy for PS4 and Xbox One, with more info on Andromeda due to be unveiled at some point this winter. While we’re on the subject of graphics, BioWare has said that the current build of the game is already looking better than the trailer showcased at E3 2015. The team is also hiring for more staff to assist in the creation of AI behavioural patterns and controller input.
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