On November 7th, BioWare and EA delighted Mass Effect enthusiasts by releasing a captivating teaser for their highly anticipated sequel, generating a flurry of speculation and excitement. However, if the latest rumors are to be believed, fans may have quite a long wait ahead of them before they can embark on their next interstellar adventure.

During the Giant Bomb Game Mess Morning show on November 8th, industry insiders Jeff Grubb and Tamoor Hussain revealed inside information from their sources, suggesting that the development of Mass Effect 5 is still in its early stages.

Grubb emphasized the extended timeline, comparing it to the announcement of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf in 2018, which is set to be released possibly next year. "This game is just nowhere near coming out," Grubb stated. "Do the math. Mass Effect 5 might not ship until 2029." Grubb clarified that the 2029 date is based on the timeline alignment with Dreadwolf's development and not an official projection from BioWare.

Hussain echoed Grubb's sentiments, stating that Mass Effect 5 is "so far away" it is "in another galaxy right now." The revelation left fans surprised and disappointed, as they had hoped to dive back into the beloved RPG franchise sooner rather than later.

The decision to tease Mass Effect 5 at this early stage puzzled some observers. Grubb's sources divulged that BioWare wanted to reassure fans that the game was still in the works, but the teaser was not meant to indicate that the project was anywhere close to completion. It appears to have been a strategic move to inspire enthusiasm and maintain interest in the series.

Meanwhile, amidst the anticipation for future releases, disgruntled testers who were involved in the development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf protested outside BioWare's Edmonton offices following layoffs earlier this year. The situation is indicative of the challenges faced by game development studios as they balance their creative visions with employee welfare.

As of now, BioWare has not provided a release window for the next installment in the Mass Effect series, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates. While the wait may be lengthy, devoted followers of the franchise remain hopeful for a stellar return to the vast universe of Mass Effect, whenever that may be.

In the coming years, fans will have to exercise patience and find solace in revisiting the existing Mass Effect titles, as the next installment takes shape in the depths of development.