Like the other Mass Effect games, Mass Effect: Andromeda

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“In the past we’ve been very, eh, I’d say somewhat formulaic in the way we presented them. We’re trying to look at more organic ways to have those relationships evolve,” Walters told IGN. “Aaryn [Flynn] talked on stage today about offering more freedom to players than ever before, and that includes areas like this as well -- how you engage in those types of relationships and the gating around them throughout the timeline of the story.”In the past, Mass Effect relationships were little more than checking in at key moments with a character and then reaching a final scene. Walters confirmed that the romance progression in Andromeda won’t be limited to these few flirtatious moments.“We know the expectations of the fans, so it’s something we haven’t forgotten and something we take very seriously,” Walters said.Walters said that the change to how relationships progress will also be applied to how the protagonist interacts with the rest of the squad, too. Some of these changes including taking into account character temperaments.“Some people may be more standoffish and will take a little longer to warm up. That’s just natural human nature, and alien nature apparently, too."BioWare will announce more details on Mass Effect: Andromeda later this fall

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