Bioware to “Directly Address” Criticism of Mass Effect 3 Ending With New Content
The ending of Mass Effect 3 has been fiercely debated since the games release, but with Bioware now seemingly bowing to fan demand a whole new issue has arisen. Many people say this sets a dangerous precedent, with Bioware changing the ending of their game purely to appease fans, where do you draw the line in the future?
Here’s what Bioware co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka had to say earlier today:
“I believe passionately that games are an art form, and that the power of our medium flows from our audience, who are deeply involved in how the story unfolds,” Muzyka wrote, “and who have the uncontested right to provide constructive criticism. At the same time, I also believe in and support the artistic choices made by the development team. The team and I have been thinking hard about how to best address the comments on ME3’s endings from players, while still maintaining the artistic integrity of the game.”
Of course this isn’t the first time Bioware has adjusted the ending of Mass Effect 3, the ending was leaked before the games release. Bioware then announced they would be looking at feedback and promptly changed certain parts of the plot.
It will be interesting to see exactly what the “new content” will involve because although some news outlets are reporting otherwise, Bioware have NOT come out and promised a brand new ending. They seem to be talking a lot about giving more closure and explaining the ending more clearly.
Whether Bioware choose to release an entirely new ending or just a more detailed explanation of the current one, I’m sure this story will run and run, we haven’t even got to the issue of whether or not they will charge for this content. If Bioware address the ending, are they not accepting there is something wrong? If so they may find it hard to explain the reasons for charging the customer to “fix” it.
It’s a testament to the incredibly rich and engaging world Bioware has built, that outcry has been so large and so passionate. It’s a topic that has split the team here at GodisaGeek. I for one feel the ending was poorly conceived, so I welcome any improvement Bioware wish to make. What do you think, are Bioware right in responding to the criticism?
