The reapers have returned from dark space. With Earth under attack and the mass relays in a state of chaos from refugees and the councils fleet engaging reaper forces the galaxy is a mess. The outcome is unknown, the warfare is devastating. The galaxy will never be the same.
This is designed based on concept art for Mass Effect Andromeda. The graphic where the faction selection would normally be is replacing the text to visualize what each player is playing as. As well as calling back to the ME3 multiplayer nameplates.