One of the most notable facts pointed out by Gamespot from the alleged Mass Effect 4 survey is the title’s apparent departure from the previous trilogy. According to the publication, the upcoming game might see players taking on the role of a new hero called a “pathfinder,” which as the term suggests, is an entity in search for a new territory.

The site went on to enumerate the details drawn out from the said survey starting off with the narrative plot.

It is said that the story will be “set in the Helius Cluster of the Andromeda Galaxy.” Players will take on the part of a “pathfinder” whose purpose is to embark an expedition on a “sprawling series of solar systems” which is over four times the size found in Mass Effect 3, with an aim to find and establish a “new home for humanity.”

Gamers will also encounter the remains of species called “Remnant,” an alien race whose technology “holds the key to gaining power in this region of the galaxy.”

Game modes may be similar with the previous titles as one could make friends and let them join you for missions.

There’s also a pilotable ship which players could use to discover over 100 solar systems. On the ground, the Mako vehicle is now upgradeable with turbo boost, shield generator, hostile detector, and other enhancements including paint job.

Colonies are also of importance in Mass Effect 4 as these settlements can give players some advantages. Example would be the Recon Settlements which clears off fog of war on space map. There’s also the Mining Settlements which provide players with crafting materials.

New mission types and multiplayer modes are also pointed out in the survey. These include:

• Remnant Vault Raids
• Orbital Facilities
• Khet Outposts
• Strike Team
• Active Strike Team
• Horde Mode

According to a report from IGN, the still yet untitled “Mass Effect 4” will probably be unveiled at this year’s E3 convention.