Anthem

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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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 Players Are Boycotting the Game to Protest Loot Drops

Some Anthem fans organize a boycott of the game on Reddit as a way to protest its endgame content and convince BioWare to improve the loot drops in the game.

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Xbox VP Pokes Fun at Anthem's Loot Drops

Xbox VP and noted loot-based shooter fan Mike Ybarra pokes fun at the loot system in Anthem, which has been under fire for not being as rewarding as players hoped.

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Anthem Player Shows How Much Better Loot Drop Rate Was Before Patch

An Anthem player confirms the disappointing drop in loot quality between the pre-patch 'bugged loot' period and the post-patch current loot availability.

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Anthem Loot Drop Issues Acknowledged by BioWare, 'Significant Changes' Planned

Anthem's head of live service Chad Robertson responds to player frustrations on Twitter, acknowledging that Bioware isn't 'fully happy' with the loot system either.

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Anthem Secretly Buffs Loot Drops While Players Report Missing Loot

Anthem players note that the loot drop rates in the game are significantly higher than they were previously, with Masterwork gear dropping at a regular pace.

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Anthem Releases Patch Notes for Today's Major Update

A new Anthem update is set to go live on March 9th and will include tons of bug fixes, quality of life improvements, and buffs for player abilities and weapons.

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Anthem Dev Confirms Health Bug is Real Issue, Not UI Problem

Anthem lead producer Ben Irving confirms that the notorious health bug is indeed a real issue and not a bug with the user interface as previously thought.

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Anthem Details Fixes for Next Update and Beyond

During this week's livestream, two BioWare developers reveal some of the changes coming to Anthem in next week's update and what fixes are in the works for the future.

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Anthem Crashing Issue Also Happening on Xbox One

New reports online seem to indicate that the issue of Anthem causing a full system crash on PlayStation 4 has extended to the Xbox One family of consoles.