Bioware executive producer: "Some takes out there about this game being a live service game. That part is in the articles. It ain't. Its straight up single player story goodness" (Mass effect)
Ok, but it was planned as one. I'm very wary of this project, to be honest. Seems like they developed one thing, changed it, then went back to the original vision - not a good sign for a cohesive, stable project.