New Mass Effect Artwork Hints at Krogan Civil War Centuries After Reaper Conflict
Recent artwork released for the next Mass Effect game depicts a weathered krogan character, sparking discussion about the future of the species and the timeline of the new installment. The image, shared during a recent showcase, features a krogan with armor reminiscent of a younger Grunt from mass Effect 2, but appearing significantly aged – potentially indicating a timeframe over 1,000 years after the events of Mass Effect 3.
While the character’s identity remains unconfirmed, speculation centers on either a new character or the return of Wrex, the popular krogan squadmate from the original trilogy, who was already middle-aged during those events.
The artwork also suggests internal conflict within krogan society. The game appears to be set against the backdrop of a krogan civil war,a growth rooted in the various endings available in Mass Effect 3. Shepard’s choices in the previous game determined the fate of the krogan, ranging from a peaceful renaissance to a resurgence of expansionist tendencies following the reversal of an artificial plague that had limited their population.
The new game may explore a scenario where these diverging paths have led to the formation of factions: one advocating for galactic expansion and another seeking to restrain the krogan’s more aggressive impulses.
BioWare has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the next Mass Effect project, with publisher EA also onboard. An upcoming Mass Effect TV series from Amazon will be set after the events of the original trilogy and will not retread Commander shepard’s story.
