It is important to note that as the video was a stream, no editing could be done to alter the character models. According to Reddit user Endorphyn, changes to Ryder’s default face can be seen when comparing shots taken from a French streamer’s gameplay video during the character creation process. Given the definitive statement above, it is strange to see that different versions of Sara Ryder’s default face have been popping up within the game’s early access period. Despite increasingly virulent criticism from certain parts of the internet, however, BioWare has gone on record to state that there would be no character improvements made for the game’s day one patch. One of the most consistent focal points for the negative feedback has been in regards to character facial animations and the overall facial design, chiefly that of female protagonist Sara Ryder.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is still one day away from launch, and already BioWare has been receiving insane amounts of blowback based upon feedback from those that were able to play the game early via EA Access or were provided review copies.
