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Space-based gamma-ray astronomy, a vital tool for understanding extreme astrophysical phenomena, has significantly contributed to the study of high-energy emissions in the Universe. Gamma rays, linked to gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays, are essential in forming a multi-messenger picture of the cosmos. With many current missions nearing their end and only a few future missions secured, there is a pressing need to reassess priorities within the gamma-ray astronomy community. The Future Innovations in Gamma rays Science Analysis Group (FIG SAG) has been established to identify future science drivers, necessary capabilities, and priorities of the gamma-ray astronomy into the 2040s. Here, I outline the group's current progress with the goal to engage the gamma-ray community in preparation for a report to NASA Headquarters in 2025.
