Award-winning voice actor Jennifer Hale is holding onto hope that Mass Effect 5 will still be made despite EA's decision to close down BioWare and cancel the game. Hale, who voiced the female version of Commander Shepard in the first three Mass Effect games, expressed her optimism after a leaked trailer for the game surfaced online. She called the trailer 'extraordinary' and said she's 'holding hope for magic to happen' for the game's community and developers.
Hale's comments came after she and fellow Commander Shepard voice actor Mark Meer went live on Instagram to address fans following the devastating news of BioWare's shutdown. Meer described the situation as 'very sad news' and expressed sympathy for the affected employees and fans. Hale also acknowledged the impact of the shutdown on BioWare employees, saying she feels for them and hopes they find a new home.