Mass Effect 3 Story May Change Due to Leaks

BioWare has confirmed that Mass Effect 3's storyline may change in response to fan feedback. Following a mistakenly-released beta that led to leaked story files, co-founder Greg Zeschuk says that the development team is actively paying attention to fans' input.

"We listen to our fans all of the time," Muzyka said. "We listen to them on the forums, their feedback from stories. We're reading it all. If we can get ideas out of it that will make the game better, sure. We're not adverse to taking feedback. That's part of our core values, is humility. Any time we get a good idea from fans... they're our audience. They keep us in business."

He added that the leak actually had a positive effect overall, as it led to more interest in the game as fans discussed the new content. Still, the development team did feel the effects of an unfinished game reaching the eyes of fans.

"It is hard on a team when they see their work revealed in an early form like that. It was a pre-release demo. The script was certainly not intended to be released in that form and that early," Muzyka said. "But they're going to get through it because they're a strong group. They really care about delivering a great game to the fans. They're committed to making this the best Mass Effect."

Finally, Muzyka said that he hopes fans won't read the leaked information, and warns that it will affect their experience while playing the game. "Don't spoil the story. The fun of the story is uncovering things and exploring and finding new points to adventure in. I hope they don't lose that joy of discovery."

Mass Effect 3 will be released on March 6, 2012. A demo will be coming in January.

Source: Eurogamer.

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