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 theMass Effectteam as Senior Narrative Director,”wrote Gamble on Twitter.“You’ve seen her work inGuardians 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 23, 2025
As noted by Gamble, DeMarle is no stranger to epic, dramatic, and operatic storytelling, having penned the excellentDeus Exgames for Crystal Dynamics, and the recent comic-book adventureMarvel’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 ofMass 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 Effectisits story — it always has been — and it’s comforting to know that the next chapter is in safe hands.
