BioWare is making a brand new game that we'll be able to play surprisingly soon.

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The news was announced at EA's investor meeting today by CEO Andrew Wilson, who described it as an action adventure title set in a "unique new universe.""At the end of the fiscal year, our BioWare studio will be delivering an all-new IP," said Wilson. "A clean-sheet design with new concepts, new gameplay mechanics, and new stories set in a unique new universe. This game has the potential to fundamentally disrupt the way people think about an action title, bringing friends together to play in exhilarating new ways. We’re very excited about the future of this new franchise and its ability to attract a large global audience."Through the call the term "genre melding" was used, though it was stressed the new IP would not be an RPG.On BioWare's blog , BioWare General Manager Aaryn Flynn expanded on Wilson's comments."As we’re working hard to finish Mass Effect: Andromeda, I wanted to take a minute to talk about our new IP," wrote Flynn. "As our CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned, we’re creating a unique IP that will bring players together in exciting new ways. There’s much more to say in the coming months, but for now, I wanted to offer this additional background."In 2012, we began crafting a new universe full of new characters, stories, and gameplay. Our ambition is simple: Draw upon 20+ years of development knowledge and lessons to create something fun and new for you to enjoy with your friends. There’s nothing quite as exciting as building a new IP from scratch, and it will be even more thrilling for us to share more with you in the future."The Star Wars Battlefront 2 release window was also announced on the call,

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