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‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ teaser bids farewell to Commander Shepard

There are a couple of intriguing clues hiding in this new ‘Mass Effect’ trailer.

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The first trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda doesn’t include any gameplay footage, serving instead as a fond farewell to the earlier Mass Effect games.

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BioWare posted the trailer as part of the celebrations for N7 Day on Saturday, commemorating the anniversary of the first Mass Effect. It mostly consists archival footage with a voiceover from Commander Shepard, which came as a disappointment to fans who were hoping for a real taste of the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda game.

However, there’s still a subtle clue lurking in the shadows of this trailer: A pair of dog tags are visible inside the spaceship’s cockpit, around 45 seconds into the video.

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The dogtags read “RYDER,” which fans are already speculating is the name of Andromeda‘s main character. On the opposite side of the console, you can also see a family photo of an adult and children, their faces in shadow. Could this be a hint of what to expect now that Mass Effect has left Commander Shepard behind?

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