Well folks, this is it!  It was a little over 6 years ago that we first started working on Anthem, and we’re down to exactly one month left until launch.

Back in 2012 when we first conceived of Anthem (then codenamed DYLAN), we wanted to create a whole new fictional universe, full of BioWare quality story and character.  We also wanted it to be an experience you could share with friends, and to have a story that doesn’t just come to an end, but takes place in a world where things are happening right now.  

We knew there would be challenges.  People are skeptical of the idea of story in an online game, and for good reason.  Often, the nature of online multiplayer games tends to fight story agency and interesting character interactions.  And, even in the best online games, it’s easy to lose interest or run out of things to do when your friends aren’t online.

We designed Anthem to address these design challenges by trying something new and different.  With Anthem, we aim to integrate the ...

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This article is part of our series on ways to play.

In Anthem, you are a Freelancer – a member of an elite group of javelin pilots called to protect humanity from the dangers of this chaotic world. And while there’s no shortage of missions that you’ll be asked to take on, you can also venture out within the game and explore the world at your own pace with Freeplay – where you are free to discover new challenges and secrets along the way.

Always Vigilant

Venturing out into the world, even without a specific mission, still allows you to familiarize yourself with the landscape that is home to the numerous battles you’ll encounter. World exploration is an opportunity to master new skills that can allow you to better-traverse the world of Anthem or defeat your next enemy. Stay vigilant, Freelancer. While exploring the world of Anthem during Freeplay you may run into an advancing horde of Scars, or be tasked with silencing a shaper relic that’s become unstable.

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This article is part of our series on ways to play.

The Monitor is getting closer to harnessing the power of the Anthem and if he does, it means the end for the people of Fort Tarsis. It is up to you to venture out into the world on various missions and quests in order to stop him.

PLAYER NOTE: Anthem is still under development and the specifics of missions are subject to change, but for now this what we’re able to share.

Mission Basics

As you proceed along your path, each step will have missions for you to complete. Along the way, you’ll also make introductions with agents representing the main factions of Anthem who’ll have more missions for you to complete. These agents need your help, but don’t expect them to roll out the red carpet. You’ll need to prove yourself as a Freelancer. Your cypher will keep you in communication with these agents during your mission, and sometimes you’ll even meet up with them out in the field.

The activities that you’ll complete on missions rang...

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The first video in our gameplay series tells you what you need to know about the world of Anthem, your powers, and what you’re up against.

Dive into an unfinished world ravaged by the Anthem, an energy source of pure creation that causes catastrophic disasters, violent storms, and terrifying mutations. Unleash your power with the javelins, suits of armor that give you superhuman abilities and help you fight back against overwhelming odds.

PEOPLE AND PLACES

The Freelancers

It’s only been a few centuries since the Legion of Dawn fought back the deadly forces of this raging world and created a safe place for their people to live within. But the dangers outside humanity’s fortified cities never truly disappear, and an old enemy called the Dominion is rising anew to threaten that hard-won peace.

You are a Freelancer, an elite javelin pilot dedicated to protecting Fort Tarsis and the ones...

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Looking forward to suiting up and exploring the world of Anthem™ on PC? We’ve got an offer you won’t want to miss. Our friends at NVIDIA are offering an awesome bundle for PC gamers. For a limited time, when you buy eligible GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and 2080 GPUs, desktops, and laptops you’ll receive both Anthem and Battlefield™V*. Or, if you buy a GeForce RTX 2070 or 2060 GPU desktop or laptop, you can choose one of the two games to enjoy at super high frame rates and the highest detail levels.

Experience Mind-Blowing Graphics

Wondering what the beautiful, chaotic world of Anthem will look like with the power of GeForce RTX? See the trailer below to find out. With the help of DLSS (which we can confirm is coming to Anthem), you’ll be able to experience it all at 4K with faster frame rates for the definitive experience.

How the New GeForce RTX Bundle Works

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Lead Producers Mike Gamble and Ben Irving delve into Anthem's Strongholds and see more of the Interceptor javelin in action.

Watch the whole stream above to discover all the details.

Pre-order now and get VIP access to a pre-launch demo.*

Keep your eyes open for more as we’re ramping up to Anthem’s™ release. Make sure to not miss any of it by signing up for the Anthem newsletter for all the latest Anthem news, updates, behind-the-scenes content, offers, and more (including other EA news, products, events, and promotions) by email.

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Anthem launches February 22, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, and PC. Early Access begins on February 15 for Origin Access and EA Access members.**

* CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/pre-order-disclaimer FOR DETAILS. DEMO DETAILS AVAILABLE AT https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/anthem/news/annou...

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Producer Darrin McPherson joins Lead Producer Ben Irving from our Austin studio to show off more Colossus and Ranger javelin gameplay along with progression and gear in Anthem.

Watch the whole stream above to discover all the details.

Pre-order now and get VIP access to a pre-launch demo.*

Keep your eyes open for more as we’re ramping up to Anthem’s™ release. Make sure to not miss any of it by signing up for the Anthem newsletter for all the latest Anthem news, updates, behind-the-scenes content, offers, and more (including other EA news, products, events, and promotions) by email.

Follow Anthem on Twitter and Instagram.

Anthem launches February 22, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, and PC. Early Access begins on February 15 for Origin Access and EA Access members.**

* CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/pre-order-disclaimer FOR DETAILS. DEMO DETAILS AVAILABLE...

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Our world is a violent and cruel place. For centuries, we lived at its mercy, unable to rise above the violent chaos that shook our land and mutated the creatures around us. We would be suffering still, if not for the Legion of Dawn. Under the eye of General Helena Tarsis, they built the first javelins, protected us from the chaos, and created a new future for all those who came after. Their story – her story – is what makes ours possible.

The First Javelins

When every day was a battle for survival, we had few resources to make better lives for ourselves – and even less time. But General Tarsis and those who followed her saw a different way forward.

One of her followers was Arden Vassa, an inventor and a genius in his time. He built the Javelin of Dawn, a forebear to the Colossus, and created one for each of General Tarsis’ disciples. With these powerful tools at their disposal, Gene...

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We live in an unfinished world. The gods harnessed the Anthem, a source of pure creation, to shape our world. But before they completed their work, the Shaper gods vanished. They left behind a land strewn with the instruments of their creation. Drawing on the power of the Anthem, these abandoned relics continued to reshape the landscape with catastrophic disasters, violent storms, and mutated beasts.

To survive in this world, we created the javelins, suits of armor that gave us superhuman abilities. Under the protection of Freelancers who piloted the javelins, the people of this world raised cities and built a new civilization. These settlements are a symbol of everything the first lancers fought for: life, freedom, and safety.

Today, our struggle against the Anthem’s world-changing power continues. And now, a new threat is growing: the Dominion, a ferocious militaristic society in...

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Your first chance to get your hands on Anthem starts January 25, 2019 with the VIP Demo. Dive into the world of Anthem and take the Ranger and one other javelin for a test run.

VIP Demo

Be the first to play Anthem with the VIP Demo from January 25–27, 2019. You must pre-order Anthem, be an EA Access subscriber, or be an Origin Access subscriber at the time of the VIP Demo to participate. You’ll also get an exclusive VIP Demo item to show you were one of the first to play.

Visit ea.com/en-gb/games/anthem/anthem-demos for details on how to access the VIP Demo.

Open Demo

Experience Anthem ahead of launch with the Open Demo from February 1–3, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC. Anyone may participate in the Open Demo.

Pre-order now and get VIP access to the pre-launch Demo above.

Anthem launches February 22, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, and PC. Early Access begins on February 15 for Origin Access and EA Access members.**

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Anthem is a world and story that has lived inside of my heart and mind for a long while. Two and a half years ago, we revealed Anthem at E3. And last night, we finally shared more about our story with a new trailer at The Game Awards. Seeing the amazing reactions was a much needed reminder of why we work so hard.

Speaking of working hard…while a small group of us were in Los Angeles, our teams back home in Austin and Edmonton were heads down getting ready for our Closed Alpha playtest. There’s been a lot of excitement for it, and I’d like to give everyone a little more context around what we’re doing with this playtest and what a player will experience.

We conduct playtests to ensure the key systems and technology that power the game will hold up when we launch. For this one specifically, we are focusing on load balancing and scale testing our servers and matchmaking. We will be focusing the time windows of the playtest to give you the best opportunity to experience a slice of the game...

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Hey everyone,

We have been working on a new Dragon Age game for quite a while now and I am pleased to finally tease the existence of this project!

While we won’t be sharing any details for now, I can tell you we have been building a new team around a core of Dragon Age veterans, people I’ve worked with on Dragon Age, Jade Empire, and some of whom I’ve worked with since the Baldur’s Gate days.

While I have been focused on Anthem, the rest of the team has been hard at work exploring ways to push BioWare’s storytelling to the next level.

I’m so excited to show you more!

Mark Darrah, Executive Producer

Making players into heroes of their own stories has been my real-life quest since Baldur’s Gate.

Over the years I’ve taken on increasing challenges: building vast living worlds, devising fun party-based combat and illustrating fantastic stories. Now, I’m honored and excited to continue BioWare’s rich legacy of colorful companions, romance and epic choices in my favorite fantasy franchise.

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Prepare to see a new side of the world of Anthem™ as BioWare General Manager Casey Hudson takes the stage at the 2018 Game Awards to unveil an all-new trailer.

Tune in to the Game Awards on December 6 at 5:30 p.m. PST, 8:30 p.m. EST, and 2:30 a.m. CET, airing live from Los Angeles and streaming free at https://www.twitch.tv/thegameawards.

The Game Awards will celebrate the most amazing moments in gaming and esports of 2018, and we are so excited to be a part of this event and debut this latest trailer.

Pre-order now and get VIP access to a pre-launch demo.*

Keep your eyes open for more as we’re ramping up to Anthem’s release. Make sure to not miss any of it by signing up for the Anthem newsletter for all the latest Anthem news, updates, behind-the-scenes content, offers, and more (including other EA news, products, events, and promotions) by email.

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Every time you don your javelin armor you want to feel pumped up and ready for battle. Before you embark on your next journey to protect the people of Fort Tarsis, you can personalize each of your javelins with unique cosmetics, all fashioned in the Forge.

During our livestream on November 15, Associate Producer Leah Shinkewski and Character Director Francis Lacuna joined Lead Producer Ben Irving to show how the Forge works and what you can create within it. They answered plenty of great questions from the community. If you didn’t get a chance to watch them work in real-time, check out the video above, and read on for the most critical pieces of information they carved out.

NOTE: As the game is still in development, all game features may be subject to change and there will be more to share. We’ll update as necessary.

The Forge and Cosmetics

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