Mass Effect 4 Shouldn't Be In an Arms Race With Another Upcoming Sci-Fi Game

It's been a while since the last Mass Effect game, so fans are naturally wondering what kind of approach Mass Effect 4 will take when it comes to its narrative, gameplay, and foundational RPG design. Of course, many have speculated that the next game will be a return to form for Mass Effect as a franchise, but the game could also take inspiration from other RPGs released in the wake of Mass Effect 3 and Andromeda. Regardless of ME4's general design, there will surely be comparisons drawn between Mass Effect 4 and other sci-fi RPGs, with one potential comparison seemingly particularly likely.