Youtooz opens pre-orders for Joker, Mordin and Liara figures after Mass Effect 5 is cancelled - eGamers.io

The cancellation of Mass Effect 5 has left fans disappointed, but Youtooz is offering some consolation with new collectible figures. The company has opened pre-orders for Joker, Mordin and Liara vinyl figures priced at $29.99 apiece, marking the first new Mass Effect merchandise to appear since the game's cancellation.

Youtooz first teased the figures on its official X account, showing only the characters' silhouettes against a red and blue backdrop. The caption, "i wish i had more time to study all of this…" closed with a sad emoji, likely referencing BioWare's recent closure.

Limited Time Offer

Pre-orders are currently open on the official Youtooz website, with 26 days remaining before the figures come off sale. They will likely be available again after their official launch, though earlier Mass Effect figures like Legion and Wrex are currently sold out.

i wish i had more time to study all of this…

Missing Commander

These three figures make up the second wave of Mass Effect collectibles, following Tali, Wrex, Garrus and Legion in the first release. Notably, Commander Shepard is absent from both waves, which is unusual for a series built around the central character.

Unlike Funko Pops, Youtooz figures maintain more of each character's defining appearance, with Mordin retaining his distinctive look despite the basic proportions of compact bodies with oversized heads.

Continuing Projects

Despite the cancellation of Mass Effect 5, other projects continue. The Mass Effect TV series remains on track for a full release, and EA's merchandise agreements with other companies are proceeding as planned.

The cancellation has left a significant gap that merchandise alone cannot fill. BioWare's RPGs set high standards for the genre and influenced generations of developers and games. Fans have started campaigns to save BioWare and Mass Effect, though their chances appear slim.