While BioWare has declined in popularity due to lukewarm releases like Anthem, the Mass Effect Trilogy is considered to be a fan-favorite series — minus lingering critiques about the ending. As a result, many have been interested in a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster, but even though EA and BioWare have yet to announce such a project, the flames continue to be fanned by releases such as a Mass Effect Trilogy art book releasing next year.

A book called The Art of the Mass Effect Universe was published by Dark Horse in 2012 to coincide with the release of Mass Effect 3, and included concept art alongside developer commentary for all three games. This new 272-page book, The Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded Edition, is also being published by Dark Horse and is set to release on February 23, 2021 with pre-orders available now through sites like Amazon.

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According to the art book's description on Amazon, it contains "hundreds of never before seen works of art" and more commentary from BioWare developers chronicling all different parts of the sci-fi series, including its DLC. It will cost $39.99 and promises to carry on the tradition of Dark Horse Comics art books for Super Mario Odyssey and other games that have become acclaimed by fans.

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Though fans are clamoring for a remaster of the first three Mass Effect games, the series as a whole has not disappeared. Recently, EA released Mass Effect: Andromeda on Steam to great success, which has left some hopeful for a larger revival following that game's initially botched launch that left it panned by critics and fans.

Many have also expressed interest in seeing the series continue onto next-generation consoles. Because no announcements have been made on that front, a potential Mass Effect 5 is believed to be a long time away if in development at all, so the upcoming art book may be the only bastion of new Mass Effect content fans have for some time.

That said, BioWare is not quiet on the game development front overall. The developer has been working on revamping Anthem, and Dragon Age 4 was teased during EA Play 2020 as a next-generation title currently in the works. If the upcoming art book is successful, this alongside the Andromeda Steam release may open the door to new potential for the series.

The Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded Edition will release February 23, 2021. Pre-orders are available now.

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