In the original Mass Effect trilogy, FemShep was the alternative. In Mass Effect Andromeda, apparently FemRy will be the norm.

After the EA press conference and the behind-the-scenes look at the game, the Mass Effect team answered a few questions, and a few details emerged regarding the main character (via NeoGAF). The main character's name will be Ryder, and default to female. There are also hints that there is more than on Ryder, but there was no clue given as to where these other family members may be or how they tie into the game.

It was also mentioned that the game is in the "last leg" of development for a spring 2017 launch.