On N7 Day, which is a celebration for Mass Effect fans, BioWare teased the new installment in the series amid internal company challenges. The studio released a short video hinting at 'Mass Effect 5,' tentatively titled 'Epilson', adding to the excitement with a mysterious countdown and an audio transcript hinting at a connection to the character Liara T'Soni.

However, this comes in conjunction with serious issues as BioWare faces a lawsuit from laid-off employees over severance disputes. The laid-off developers are accusing the company of unempathetic and disrespectful conduct, involving intimidation and stalling tactics in the legal process. The former employees argue for a severance of 1.7 months per year of service, contrasting with the current two weeks.

Additionally, quality assurance testers from Keywords Studios, who worked on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, are picketing BioWare's headquarters, protesting against what they claim to be union-busting tactics. Despite attempts to block this protest, it is set to continue as authorized by the Alberta Labour Relations Board. Amidst the corporate tumult, fans of the series remain eager for any information on the upcoming Mass Effect title.