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Anthem was an open-world-style mission-based cooperative third-person shooter featuring mech suits and other technological advancements. The title was developed by Bioware and featured engaging suit flight mechanics that allowed players to soar through the air. Unfortunately, due to development issues, all future plans for the title were scrapped as of February 2021.

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Action
RPG
Released
February 22, 2019
ESRB
T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Language, Mild Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Frostbite 3
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Unleash Your Power. In a world left unfinished by the gods, a shadowy faction threatens all humankind. Only you stand between the Dominion and the ancient power they covet. Team up as heroes in this cooperative action-RPG from BioWare™ and EA.
Forge Your Javelin Arsenal: Choose from four powerful Javelin exosuits each time you enter the world, customizing each to fit your playstyle and show off your achievements.
Explore an Ever-Changing World: Powered by Frostbite, the Anthem™’s open world features unpredictable conditions and enemies which evolve over time throughout the live service.
Meet Memorable Characters: Discover a gripping story filled with unique and memorable characters within the walls of Fort Tarsis.
Take on Challenges as a Team: Join with up to three other players and venture into danger with combat that rewards teamwork.

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Anthem to Feature Swords for Select Javelins?
PC Gaming

BioWare's Mark Darrah implies that the forthcoming action-RPG Anthem will feature swords as weapons, but only select Javelins have the capacity to wield them.

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How Anthem's Microtransactions Work
PC Gaming

Anthem's executive producer Mark Darrah discusses the online action role-playing game's approach to microtransactions and mentions the exclusion of loot boxes.

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Anthem Nerfed Damage for E3 2018 Demo
PC Gaming

BioWare producer Mark Darrah reveals that the damage stats for certain attacks were nerfed for the Anthem gameplay demo that was shown during E3 2018.

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Don't Expect BioWare to Make a New Star Wars Game Soon
PC Gaming

With the forthcoming launch of Anthem and other BioWare IPs in the works, fans should not expect to see another Star Wars game from the studio anytime soon.

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Anthem Added Damage Number Toggle After Fan Feedback
PC Gaming

After fan feedback that Anthem's floating damage numbers were too obnoxious, BioWare adds an opacity and size toggle to the online action role-playing game.

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Anthem Enemies Influenced By Time of Day
PC Gaming

Anthem enemy types and behaviors are impacted by the time of day in the game, according to a Twitter Q&A with the game's Executive Producer, Mark Darrah.

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BioWare Interested in Developing Smaller Games
EA

In an interview Game Informer, BioWare dishes on its plans to expand development beyond AAA titles, possibly experimenting with indie games and even short films.

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The One Thing Anthem Should Borrow From Destiny's Playbook
Bungie

The conversation around Anthem seems to suggest BioWare's presentation at E3 didn't inspire confidence, but the developer could learn a thing or two from Destiny.

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BioWare Video Talks Building the Javelin Suits of Anthem
PC Gaming

In this Anthem video, the team behind the Javelin costumes seen at E3 2018 give viewers an inside look at what it takes to bring a Javelin suit to life.

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