Mass Effect 2

Soverign has been defeated, and the galaxy has returned to relative peace. But the threat of the Reapers is far from over — a distant threat may soon awaken…

Mass Effect 2 will pick up shortly after the original Mass Effect left off. The game is currently in development at BioWare, by the same team that created the original.

BioWare has also noted that players should keep their save files from the first game, as Mass Effect 2 will allow you to continue playing as your character(s) from the first game. Choices you made in the original will continue to have an effect on the sequel.

As for players who do not have a save file, they will need to create a new character and will be briefed on the events of the first installment.

No release date has been announced, but the game is expected around the end of 2009. BioWare has also announced plans to release a third installment, Mass Effect 3, making the series a trilogy.