Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks online
Compiled from 12 sources · Updated 23 Oct 2026, 07:56 · AI-assisted, every point checked against its source · How we make our news →
A trailer for a cancelled Mass Effect game has leaked online, according to multiple sources. Reports from Push Square, Nintendo Life, Wccftech and others claim the trailer was shared on Reddit following BioWare's closure. Some sources suggest it may have been created by an ex-staff member. The authenticity of the trailer remains debated.
At a glance
- A trailer for a cancelled Mass Effect game has leaked online.
- The trailer includes elements from the original trilogy and features a new human protagonist.
- EA shut down BioWare and cancelled the Mass Effect project as part of cost-cutting measures.
How sure can we be?
The leak is supported by multiple independent sources, including reputable outlets like Push Square, Nintendo Life and Wccftech. However, some reports suggest the trailer's authenticity is still under debate. EA has not officially commented on the leak.
What it means for you
Gamers and fans are reacting to the leak, with some expressing disappointment over the cancellation of Mass Effect 5. The leak provides insight into what BioWare was working on before its closure.
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What's changed (7 updates)
- 23 Oct 2026, 07:55: Evidence rating changed from Unconfirmed to Strong evidence.
- 23 Oct 2026, 07:55: Now Strong evidence (was Unconfirmed): A trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect 5 has leaked online.
- 22 Oct 2026, 23:25: Evidence rating changed from Strong evidence to Unconfirmed.
- 22 Oct 2026, 23:25: Now Unconfirmed (was Strong evidence): A trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect 5 has leaked online.
- 22 Oct 2026, 19:55: Now Strong evidence (was Unconfirmed): A trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect 5 has leaked online.
- 22 Oct 2026, 19:27: Evidence rating changed from Unconfirmed to Strong evidence.
- 22 Oct 2026, 19:27: Now Strong evidence (was Unconfirmed): The authenticity of the trailer is unknown at this point.
Sources (14)
- Gematsu: Rumor: Canceled Mass Effect: Universe trailer leaks
- Gematsu: Rumor: Canceled Mass Effect: Universe trailer leaked
- PC Gamer: Someone leaked a Mass Effect 5 trailer and now I feel even worse, because it looks really good
- The Verge: Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks following BioWare shutdown
- Video Games Chronicle: Mass Effect Universe trailer leaks online, showcases what BioWare was working on before being shut down
- TechPowerUp: Leaked Trailer Shows the Mass Effect Game BioWare Was Making Before EA Shut It Down
- Ars Technica: Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
- Push Square: Mass Effect 5 Trailer Allegedly Leaks Following BioWare Closure
- Pure Xbox: 'Mass Effect Universe' Trailer Suddenly Appears Online Following BioWare Closure
- Rock Paper Shotgun: An internal Mass Effect 5 trailer has reportedly leaked, offering you a glimpse at the sequel you'll never get to play
- Push Square: Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Is Real, Offers Glimpse of Cancelled Game
- Nintendo Life: Mass Effect: Universe Trailer Leaked Online As BioWare Shuts Down
- Wccftech: Mass Effect’s Stunning Leaked Trailer Shows What EA Canceled, as BioWare’s 50-Person Team Aimed for Unmatched Player Choice
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