Award-Winning Sci-Fi Author Reveals Role on Canceled Mass Effect
Award-winning science-fiction author Derek Künsken has revealed he spent five years working on the now-cancelled Mass Effect 5. His disclosure, following BioWare’s announced closure, sheds light on the writers and creative team behind a sequel that had remained largely under wraps.
Künsken worked with creative director Parrish Ley and narrative director Mary DeMarle, alongside author Catherynne Valente, to develop ideas for the story, characters, lore and science-fiction elements. Valente and Künsken said they were proud of the work but do not yet know how much they can share; they hope to reveal more later. The article also notes that a television series based on the franchise is still set to continue.
In short
- Derek Künsken spent five years working on Mass Effect 5.
- He and Catherynne Valente developed ideas for its story and world.
- Both writers hope to share more about the cancelled game.