Deus Ex writer Mary DeMarle on board for new Mass Effect

Space Odyssey

Veteran video game writer Mary DeMarle has confirmed that they will be joining BioWare in order to pen the narrative for the next entry in the epic and much-beloved sci-fi franchise, Mass Effect. Game Director Michael Gamble confirmed the signing on social media yesterday.

“Oh, hey! I’m really excited to let you know that Mary DeMarle will be joining the Mass Effect team as Senior Narrative Director,” wrote Gamble on Twitter. “You’ve seen her work in Guardians of the Galaxy & Deus Ex (to name a few!). She’s amazing.”

Oh, hey!
I'm really excited to let you know that Mary DeMarle will be joining the Mass Effect team as Senior Narrative Director. You've seen her work in Guardians of the Galaxy & Deus Ex (to name a few!). She's amazing.

— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) July 4, 2022

As noted by Gamble, DeMarle is no stranger to epic, dramatic, and operatic storytelling, having penned the excellent Deus Ex games for Crystal Dynamics, and the recent comic-book adventure Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. These are both titles that deal with group dynamics, friendship, politics, technology, moral turbulence, and character-based comedy — all traits that make up the emotive space opera universe of Mass Effect.

DeMarle’s new role at BioWare follows their leaving Eidos Montreal in the wake of the Embracer Group purchase. With a resume of stone-cold narrative classics, and multiple awards to their name, DeMarle is a valuable, prestigious, and highly sought-after writer. No doubt their talent for engrossing, compelling, and, most importantly, immersive storytelling will be a major ace in “Mass Effect 4‘s” sleeve. Mass Effect is its story — it always has been — and it’s comforting to know that the next chapter is in safe hands.

The next chapter of Mass Effect is currently in development at BioWare.