Mass Effect series writer denies recent script re-write rumours

Earlier this month, a report claimed that Amazon had ordered a round of re-writes for its upcoming Mass Effect series, with the goal of broadening its appeal to people who aren't fans of the game. Now, one of the actual writers on the show has spoken out to dispute this claim.

Daniel Casey, who is one of the writers working on the Mass Effect series, said that the previous report ‘caught him off guard', specifically singling out the ‘non-gaming audiences' quote as untrue: “So, I can’t talk about the specifics of what I’m writing (I’ve signed NDAs, etc) — but for whatever it’s worth, that article by the Ankler caught me off guard just as much as you. I don’t know where that “non-gaming audiences” quote came from or who said it, but at no point has that been said to me.”

Fans were concerned by the previous report as it claimed that Amazon was targeting a ‘non-gaming audience' for the Mass Effect series. In the past, shows like The Witcher and Halo have veered too far away from the source material that made them great, resulting in a show that displeased both fans and newcomers.

Mass Effect is one of the most celebrated Sci-Fi RPGs of all time, so fans are keen to see a show that makes use of established lore, even if it doesn't re-tell the story from the Sheppard trilogy.

KitGuru Says: The Mass Effect series is still early on in development, so it will be a while before we even see a cast or a trailer for the show.

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