More likely that we're heading back to the Milky Way?

How does the ark violate the lore?

I guess the ODSY drive, but not really, because there wouldn't have been time for that to roll out and be adopted by the galaxy at large when the reaper war's about to start not long after. 

Now you've forfeited your right to ever complain about ME2 going to ammo clips.

I hope not. I'd prefer the Benefactor be new rather than yet another Cerberus thing. Personally I'm hoping the Benefactor is actually a group of people, sort of like the Illuminati in the Deus Ex franchise. 

Not necessarily. The Shadow Broker also knew and even Liara was on the right track before meeting Shepard, so they can argue others figured it out as well. Plus according to the game they knew something was coming but didn't know it was the Reapers specifically until after ME1 with Shepard talking about them. And yes I'm saying it is a secret group, hence the Illuminati example. A group of influential and powerful people who operate within the shadows. Now if it is a group I could see The Illusive Man having been a member, but broke away wanting to do his solution over theirs'. 

I guess the ODSY drive, but not really, because there wouldn't have been time for that to roll out and be adopted by the galaxy at large when the reaper war's about to start not long after. 

Now you've forfeited your right to ever complain about ME2 going to ammo clips.

Not the whole galaxy, but  a few ships could be outfitted with the new drive before the reapers show up. Not sure what difference it would have made when facing the reapers

It'd really be best suited for running and hiding....perhaps to a new galaxy. 

guys, it was Cerberus

just saying

Anyone else think that, with the very tepid reaction by most ME fans and the general gaming population/media, it is quite possible that for the next Mass Effect title to be set back in the Milky Way?

Before Andromeda released, I was fairly confident that we'd see several games set in the Andromeda galaxy, telling the story of the Ryder family as they seek to find a new home for the Citadel races. But with the unexpectedly low sales and review scores, everything seems to have changed on Biowares end. We still don't know for sure, but it seems as though Montreal has been downsized from a full studio and repurposed as a supplemental team once again. I think it is quite possible Bioware may play it safe on their end, by releasing a game set in the more traditional and well-liked setting of the Milky Way. That way, they can use tried and true settings, fan favorite characters and races, and iconic elements from the trilogy (ME relays, etc.) to win back hardcore fans.

What do y'all think?