Asked if Commander Shepard will return in Mass Effect 5, actor Jennifer Hale has "no idea," but if you ask BioWare nicely, maybe the devs will listen: "I would love it"

Hale's been on the record repeatedly about her interest in coming back to the franchise. In October 2025, she mentioned it'd ...
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BioWare Has the Chance of a Lifetime as Commander Shepard Actors Stand Ready for Mass Effect 5

BioWare can do something extremely good for the fans by reintroducing Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 5. At least, the ...

Commander Shepard actors will return for the new Mass Effect game 'with bells on' if BioWare asks them: 'Email the powers-that-be who make these games and say, Give us more ...

It could happen. BioWare made a point of offing Shepard at the start of Mass Effect 2, and insisted that it was really for real—but then of course he was brought back to life by the Lazarus Project so ...
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If Shepard Is Alive In Mass Effect 5, I Hope We Don't Play As Them

There has been a lot of speculation over whether Commander Shepard will be alive in Mass Effect 5, but either way, I hope Shepard isn’t the player character. It’s not that I dislike Shepard, and I ...
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Mass Effect 5 Update Gives Update on Commander Shepard’s Return

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A new update on Mass Effect 5, the tentative name given to the next Mass Effect game by the ...
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Mass Effect 4 Needs to Bring Back a Meme-Worthy Shepard Quote

Mass Effect 2's iconic quote, "I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite store on the Citadel," remains a beloved fan favorite. The humorous endorsement line, used for personal gain, has become a ...
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Bringing Commander Shepard Back To Mass Effect Would Be A Mistake

Jack Coleman (He/Him) is a Lead Editor from Ireland. This is his third full year in games media, having previously worked freelance for various outlets, including NME. A lifelong gamer, Jack is ...
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Why April 11 is a Meaningful Day For Mass Effect Fans

The Mass Effect Trilogy is considered by many to be one of the best RPG video games of all time. Despite being BioWare's first original IP, Mass Effect became the face of the studio, and still has ...
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Let’s Appreciate These 15 Times Commander Shepard Was a Badass Before They’re Replaced by Ryder

Part of what made the Mass Effect games so memorable, was having a hero that could be both sympathetic and badass at the same time. Commander Shepard is a player created, and choice driven hero, but ...