'Mass Effect Andromeda' new features: Melee weapons will be included in the upcoming game

(YouTube courtesy of Mass Effect)Ryder pulls off a melee attack inside 'Mass Effect Andromeda'

The recently released "Mass Effect Andromeda" trailer apparently did more than just offer an early look at the game, as it may have teased some interesting additions as well.

Eagle-eyed viewers likely noticed that there looked to be melee weapons being pulled out and used in combat, and they should know that their eyes are not deceiving them.

Over on Twitter, lead designer Ian S. Frazier even talked about protagonist Ryder pulling off a sword slash. Frazier was then asked about that mysterious melee weapon.

Unfortunately, Frazier did not reveal much about the new weapon just yet, though he did note that more details about "Andromeda's" melee weapons will be shared in the future.

Frazier was not the only developer who talked about melee weapons.

Creative director Mac Walters also touched on the topic of melee attacks being present inside "Mass Effect Andromeda."

Walters shared that he saw three different melee attacks in the trailer.

Upon watching the trailer, fans can spot the sword slash attack that Frazier talked about as well as another that features Ryder seemingly smashing through a shield with a forceful blow.

There's also one more strike that appears to be a melee attack, and it involves Ryder leaping down and driving his/her hand into the ground.

Fans can see these attacks for themselves starting from about the 4:27 mark of the recently released gameplay trailer.

Notably, Walters mentioned that the melee attacks featured in the new trailer were in their standard forms. He also hinted that these melee attacks may be upgradeable.

Just like Frazier, Walters opted not to share more about the melee attacks and instead teased fans further by indicating that additional details about them will be revealed later on.

Fans can try out "Mass Effect Andromeda's" revamped combat system as soon as the game comes out early next year.

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