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Mass Effect Teases Krogan Civil War 1,000 Years Later

11/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mass Effect fans uncovered artwork suggesting a game centered on a krogan civil war, set more than 1,000 years after Mass Effect 3.
The teaser, revealed by series boss Mike Gamble, shows an aged krogan in battle.
The story may feature two krogan factions—one seeking expansion and one aiming to curb aggression.
The Mass Effect TV series will not adapt Commander Shepard's story and will present a new post-trilogy narrative.

History

Historical Context

The Mass Effect series, launched in 2007, explores complex interspecies relations in a galaxy governed by the Citadel Council. Central to the narrative is the krogan species, whose population is devastated by the Genophage, a bioweapon that affects 90% of their births. This backdrop of conflict and survival enriches the storytelling, particularly in the context of the ongoing struggles faced by the krogan.

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Story summary

Mass Effect fans uncovered artwork suggesting a game centered on a krogan civil war, set more than 1,000 years after Mass Effect 3.
The teaser, revealed by series boss Mike Gamble, shows an aged krogan in battle.
The story may feature two krogan factions—one seeking expansion and one aiming to curb aggression.
The Mass Effect TV series will not adapt Commander Shepard's story and will present a new post-trilogy narrative.

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