Romance is a big part of the Mass Effect universe and Mass Effect Andromeda will continue the tradition of giving players the option to become romantically involved with other characters in the game. In an interview with Game Informer, creative director Mac Walters had some insights into how romance in Mass Effect Andromeda will evolve from Mass Effect 3. What follows are some highlights from the piece.
Romance in Mass Effect Andromeda
- Different characters want different things from their romances, whether it’s physical or emotional. Some romances can happen early in the game, while others may take awhile to evolve. Some may want to get to sex right away while others want a longer term relationship, and others may be disinterested in romance altogether.
- There will no longer be a hard line where you have to complete a romance at a certain point or it’s lost forever.
- The romances aren’t just about getting a character into bed and will have more varied moments of connection and tender moments.
- Not all characters can be romanced but BioWare is paying attention to the development of those that can’t be romanced, to make sure their stories are just as interesting.
- Diverse sexual orientation remains in the game, but rather than be present for the sake of inclusivity, these orientations are written in the narrative to make sense for the characters and their personalities. They are trying to move away from a quota when designing the options available to players.
- There will be casual moments with minor characters that aren’t a part of your squad or crew, even potentially casual dates.
- There will be opportunities to romance multiple people, but this depends on the feelings of your partners and whether they are open to it.
- Counting squad, crew and light romances there are more romance options in Andromeda than ever before.
They pointed out that romances are not a gameplay feature solely based on popularity and that they are present because they fit in a dramatic world of tension where character development is a primary focus.

Is romance a big part of the franchise’s experience for you? What are your thoughts on the evolution of the mechanic in the game? Mass Effect Andromeda is due sometime early 2017 for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and we’ll be sure to be exploring our options when the time comes.
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4 responses to “Romance in Mass Effect Andromeda”
just give me liara 2.0 and i’ll be happy… no, not really
Liam, most of all. Iz mine. Mwhahahahs…
lol I think they mean you can do it without pissing off your other lovers but sure why not.
Multiple romances at a time are possible if characters are "open" to it. Witcher 3 threesome gone right?
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