Happy N7 Day, everyone. BioWare is celebrating Mass Effect today by sharing memories, fan art, and general good will with the series’ fans. It seems that the next Mass Effect game might be a little further along than we previously realized.

In a tweet from Mass Effect producer Mike Gamble, we get our first off-screen look at the title.

The next chapter of Mass Effect is upon us!! #N7Day13 pic.twitter.com/OxKudy2Wo9

— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) November 7, 2013

We can’t tell much from the image, and there’s absolutely no way to determine how far along the title is. It does seem to be beyond the concept phase, though.

Here's another tweet from BioWare Montreal studio director Yanick Roy:

…with new characters to fall in love with… #N7Day13 pic.twitter.com/pdIDR4xRCG

— YaN7ck Roy (@YanickRRoy) November 7, 2013

A third comes from level designer Gary Stewart:

...new enemies to encounter… #N7Day13 pic.twitter.com/sTkBoCeVcm

— Gary Stewart (@Garymaphone) November 7, 2013

And the most recent comes by way of gameplay designer Manveer Heir:

...and new worlds to explore! #N7Day13 pic.twitter.com/5uC5fPXeI4

— Manveer Heir (@manveerheir) November 7, 2013

Stay tuned. There may be more Mass Effect images coming. If you want more Mass Effect, you can check out a tribute video with many of the series' voice actors.

[Source: @GambleMike, @YanickRRoy, @Garymaphone, @ManveerHeir]

Our Take
I wouldn’t expect a lot of Mass Effect talk until after Dragon Age: Inquisition ships, but it’s great to know the team is working on it. Perhaps the wait after Dragon Age won’t be too long. Commander Shepard’s story might be over, but there is much more to experience in the Mass Effect Universe.