In an interview, Hale emphasized that she remains committed to the Mass Effect universe and is ready to return not only as Shepard, but also in a completely different role — if BioWare decides to call her back.
It is currently unknown whether Shepard will return in any form — for example, as a memory or hologram. Hale urged fans to actively express their support, confident that community pressure can influence the studio's position.
Separately, the actress noted that the upcoming Mass Effect series from Amazon may fuel interest in the franchise and encourage BioWare to bring back key characters in the fifth installment.