Sam Hulick, a composer who contributed music to the original Mass Effect trilogy, is re-scoring the leaked Mass Effect Universe trailer. His goal is to present his intended musical direction for the game, which was canceled, and to offer a sense of closure on N7 Day.
Hulick announced his project on BlueSky, stating that he has already begun working on the new score. He plans to release the re-scored trailer on N7 Day, though he acknowledged the tight deadline due to other professional commitments. Hulick emphasized his desire for the score to accurately represent his musical vision for Mass Effect Universe.
This effort follows composer Austin Wintory's recent release of music created during talks to potentially score the game. Both Hulick's and Wintory's contributions offer glimpses into what the soundtrack for the canceled Mass Effect 5 might have sounded like. While acknowledging that discussions of canceled games often lead to speculation about their potential, the shared creative visions provide a unique perspective on the project's development.
Hulick also commented on the community's efforts to encourage EA to revive the Mass Effect series. He expressed that the primary tragedy of the game's cancellation is the job losses experienced by BioWare employees. He noted that licensing the IP to another studio would not resolve the employment issues for the original team.
In the absence of the game itself, the re-scored trailer and shared musical pieces, along with other details revealed by former BioWare developers, offer fans some insight into the work that was underway during the final stages of Mass Effect Universe's development.