Mass Effect 4 Could Fully Utilize a Key PlayStation 5 Feature

Okay, let’s dive into this mess. So, the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller, huh? It’s like one of those rare gadgets that actually makes you feel something more than just mashing buttons. I mean, really, it’s got this cool combo of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers — who knew that could change how you play a game? It’s like when you find out putting peanut butter on a burger is actually kinda genius. Weird, but it works.

Remember Mass Effect: Andromeda? Yeah, it was kinda meh with its tech, mostly because it was stuck with the old-gen stuff. But now we’ve got Mass Effect 4 in the works, and I’m thinking, if ever BioWare had a chance to really dive headfirst into the haptic stuff, it’s now. Not just as a little gimmick, but a real boost to the emotional rollercoaster that’s basically their brand.

Combat-wise? Total mystery so far, but imagine if they kept Andromeda’s fast-paced, everything-up-in-the-air kind of vibe. The haptics could totally buzz through the controller like, “Hey, you’re flying now!” And as you hit the ground, you’d literally feel the thud. Or wait — maybe we’ll swing back to that original trilogy style, all focused on the nitty-gritty of guns. Each weapon could give different feedback — a shotgun might fight back against your finger, while a little submachine gun would be like, “Eh, whatever, go nuts.”

Now, storytelling — this is where it gets juicy. Mass Effect is all about choices, right? So think if, during those super tense convos, the controller starts trembling in your hands ever so slightly. Adds this layer of, “Whoa, things are about to get real.” Or, in a rare peaceful moment, the thing just stops, like, dead silence, because, you know, nobody wants more drama all the time.

And how about when you’re just cruising through a new planet? Like, there’s a sandstorm happening? Bam – it’s in your hands. Or you’re walking on metal? Clanking right through your fingers. Maybe you don’t even realize why you feel so into it, but spoiler alert: it’s the haptics!

With games like Final Fantasy 16 and Horizon Forbidden West already riding the haptic wave, there’s no need for Mass Effect 4 to reinvent the wheel. They just need to, you know, stay on it. There’s pressure, sure, especially since Bioware has a lot banking on this one after, well, let’s say some other projects didn’t quite hit the mark. But if they lean hard into these tactile touches, they might just pull something off that feels both familiar and fresh all at once.

So, here’s hoping BioWare’s flicking those haptic switches in all the right ways. Give us those epic battles and heavy choices — literally let us feel it all.