# Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Reveals Protagonist Redesign

> BioWare shutdown sparks Exodus protagonist redesign after fan backlash.
- Title: Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Reveals Protagonist Redesign
- Summary: BioWare shutdown sparks Exodus protagonist redesign after fan backlash. Exodus developer Archetype Entertainment redesigned Jun after fan criticism, but the…
- Keywords: exodus, bioware, mass effect, jun, archetype entertainment, redesign, protagonist, spiritual successor, rpg, exodus protagonist, femjun, game release
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/exodus-sci-fi-rpg-mass-effect-protagonist-redesign-revealed
- Author: Willa Rowe
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:05:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: exodus, bioware, mass effect, jun, archetype entertainment, redesign, protagonist, spiritual successor, rpg, exodus protagonist, femjun, game release
## Exodus announced as Mass Effect spiritual successor
Exodus was positioned as a sci-fi RPG to fill the void left by Mass Effect's extended absence.
## BioWare shutdown cancels next Mass Effect game
Electronic Arts shut down BioWare on Oct 21, canceling the next Mass Effect game.
## Jun's original design criticized by fans
Fans criticized Jun's original design, with one Reddit user calling it 'he was stung by a bee.'

> he was stung by a bee
## New Jun design resembles Disney's Treasure Planet
The new Jun design is praised for resembling Jim Hawkins from Disney's Treasure Planet.
## FemJun version remains unseen
Archetype Entertainment hasn't shown FemJun despite players being able to choose gender.
## Exodus release date set for June 2024
Exodus is scheduled for release in six months, with FemJun still missing.
## Key takeaway

Exodus developer Archetype Entertainment redesigned Jun after fan criticism, but the female version remains unseen ahead of a June 2024 release.