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RPG specialist Bioware has set up an online survey and is asking fans of Mass Effect, and role-playing games in general, to answer the questions and let them know what sort of gameplay balance and features they'd like to see.

Questions ask how familiar you are with the Mass Effect series and what you're hoping to see in the upcoming fourth game, from story and exploration to combat or party customisation.

There's also a question about traditional features and which ones are most important to you. The list includes options such as levelling up, spending XP on kit and skills, customising your appearance, comparing progress with friends, exploring different worlds and exploring alternative story outcomes or engaging in combat. You can take the survey for yourself here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/69HFZTS)

We still know very little about the new Mass Effect game, other than the fact that it will not feature Commander Shepard and will take place in a completely new region of space. Familiar species and technology will still feature however. Beyond that, it's all still a mystery. Bioware is hosting an hour-long panel at the San Diego Comic Con on July 26th, entitled “Charting a Course: Developing the Next Mass Effect” so fingers crossed there'll be some concrete details revealed then.

Mass Effect 4 (or whatever it ends up being called) has been in development for several years already. Bioware is currently finishing off Dragon Age: Inquisition for release in October this year, after which we expect all eyes will be on Mass Effect.