A BioWare staffer confirms that Shepard is alive in one of the Mass Effect 3 endings. Fans of Mass Effect 3 may have gotten what they wanted with the release of the Extended Cut of the game, released last week by BioWare.

Does Commander Shepard survive Mass Effect 3?

In the Perfect Ending, it is implied that Commander Shepard survives, along with the entire Normandy squad and all of planet Earth.

Is Shepard canonically alive?

But now, thanks to some comments from BioWare's Tully Ackland on the game's official forums, we know what really occurred: Shepard is alive.

What happens in Mass Effect 3 if Shepard dies in 2?

If Shepard dies, Joker will be the one who reports to the Illusive Man at the end of the game. HOWEVER, this will be the end of the story: if Shepard dies at the very end, you cannot import that save to Mass Effect 3, or continue playing into Mass Effect 2's post-game.

Is Shepard alive in Mass Effect 4?

While it would seem that Shepard sacrifices themselves to defeat the Reapers, the Destroy Ending (which appears to be Mass Effect 4 canon) has a scene suggesting they're alive. This isn't the only reference Mass Effect has made to Shepard's survival, but it is perhaps the most concrete.

Mass Effect 3 - What Happens if Shepard DIES in Mass Effect 2?

Who replaces Tali in me3?

Also Tali, while nobody takes her place on your squad, is replaced plotwise with Admiral Shala'raan Vas Tombay.

Is Shepard alive in Andromeda?

Depending on the player's choices, Shepard survives in one of Mass Effect 3's endings. It's unclear whether Shepard will be back, but at the very least, original party member Liara will be making some kind of appearance.

Will Mass Effect 5 have Shepard?

A product page suggesting Shepard might return was a "mistake," BioWare says. BioWare has responded to internet speculation that Commander Shepard will return in the next Mass Effect game, and it sounds like that is not going to be the case.

Does EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI's body will be destroyed but not her data base, meaning she still exists but not in her form she took from Dr. Eva. The Geth, sadly because Legion was my absolute favorite of Mass Effect 2, are more then likely gone unless Legion's sacrafice made them more then just synthetics.

Do the Reapers fear Shepard?

The Leviathans agree to join the war against the Reapers Realizing that the Reapers fear Shepard for defeating Sovereign and the Collectors, other Leviathans reveal themselves.

Does Tali show her face?

Throughout the series, her face is concealed due to her having to wear a suit that protects her from disease. Tali's face was eventually shown at the end of Mass Effect 3 to those who romanced the character via a picture in Shepard's cabin.

Does Andromeda know about the Reapers?

While the Andromeda Initiative had no prior knowledge of the Reapers or the events of Mass Effect 1, 2, or 3, it's revealed that the benefactor bankrolled the colonists, adding hundreds of thousands of additional personnel while also moving timetables forward in the process.

What will Dragon Age 4 be about?

It looks like Dragon Age 4 takes place in Tevinter

One entry reads in-part: "the long-awaited follow-up to Dragon Age: Inquisition … will take players to Tevinter as the events of Inquisition and Trespasser threaten to forever change Thedas."

Is Mass Effect 3 multiplayer still active?

The multiplayer servers are fortunately still up and running, but that doesn't necessarily mean an online mode released all the way back in 2012 holds up in 2021.

Is Mass Effect over?

BioWare is still keeping a lot under wraps about the next entry in the space-faring franchise, with the latest rumors suggesting that Mass Effect 5 development reportedly won't begin in full until 2023.

How do I make Shepard survive Mass Effect 3?

So, to recap how to save Shepard in Mass Effect 3: Achieve a Total Military Strength Score of at least 7,800. This can be done by completing every task, side quest and expansion available in the game before undertaking the final story mission.

Is there a canon Shepard?

"Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare? Check out our coverage of BioWare's most recent N7 Day roundtable for more on the next Mass Effect game.

How was Shepard revived?

When Commander Shepard was killed in a Collector attack that also resulted in the destruction of the SSV Normandy, Cerberus was able to recover Shepard's corpse with the help of Liara T'Soni.

Does Garrus survive Mass Effect 3?

Depending on the choices made throughout the game, and the total galactic readiness rating, it is possible for Garrus to die, killed by Harbinger. Garrus can also survive, and if Shepard chooses certain endings at the game's climax, can be seen placing a plaque in the honour of Shepard.

What happens if you take Veetor?

If you let Veetor go with Tali, you can pick "Having friends pays off" early on for +2 Paragon Points. You can later pick "What aren't you telling me?" for +2 Paragon Points again. Towards the end of the conversation, you can choose "I can't do it alone" for +2 Paragon Points or "Agreed!" for +2 Renegade Points.

Can you save Legion and Tali?

You cannot save Legion regardless of what you do. Tali survives so long as you do not pick the geth - either pick the quarians or mediate a peace between them.

Does Tali ever take her suit off?

For context, Tali'Zorah is a quarian: a race of humanoid aliens that never take off their special space suits (because they have terrible immune systems).

What does Tali look like without a mask?

Her face looks almost human, with two notable exceptions. First, her eyes are almost entirely white, with some slight darkness around the pupils and iris. Tali's eyes normally glow through her mask, so it's likely the image doesn't capture how bright they are without her mask.