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Anthem

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: BioWare
Release Date: Feb. 22, 2019

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'Anthem' (ALL) VIP Demo Available, But Servers Slammed

by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2019 @ 9:47 a.m. PST

Anthem is a shared-world action-RPG, where players can delve into a vast world teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures.

Upon an unfinished world, humanity struggles to survive in a savage environment full of diverse threats. Equipped with incredible Javelin exosuits, a faction known as the Freelancers seeks to tip the balance in mankind’s favor.

In Anthem, up to four players explore and battle in a dangerous, mysterious place populated by great characters and a unique BioWare story. Players will also create stories of their own while they play, so no two journeys are the same. Javelin exosuits make their pilots powerful heroes in the world, with awesome weapons and incredible special abilities that allow for combat and exploration in a hostile environment. Players will be able to customize and personalize their suits with unique paint jobs and gear so they’ll have the right tools to confront almost any situation, and look good doing it.

In Anthem, you will unravel the world’s mysteries and take on its most fearsome challenges together. Shared danger means shared glory, and successful Freelancers will all be richly rewarded for successful exploits.

Today players can officially get their first taste of flying, combat and the intrigue of Anthem, as the VIP Demo is now available for Freelancers who pre-ordered the game, as well as EA Access and Origin Access Subscribers, through January 27.

After months of anticipation, the time has finally come for players to don their javelin and begin exploring the dangerous, mysterious and ever-changing world outside the walls of Ft. Tarsis. For those who come away from the demo excited to see more, Anthem launches on Friday, February 22 on all platforms, and Origin Access Premier subscribers will be able to play the full game early, starting on Fri, February 15. VIP demo players will also get access to three demo codes to share with friends.

Demo players will start out at level 10, with level-appropriate gear and weapons for their Ranger javelin. Freelancers will have the opportunity to explore Ft. Tarsis, begin meeting some of the game’s most important characters, delve the story and pick up missions to complete out in the field. Players will have the chance to battle their way through select story missions either solo or with others, as well as explore the environment in search of materials, lore and secrets in Freeplay. Those looking for an additional challenge in the demo can link up with three other Freelancers and unleash their combined power on a dangerous stronghold, one piece of the full game’s most intense, yet rewarding, content.

Those who miss out on this weekend’s fun will still get their chance to see the world of Anthem firsthand, as the Open Demo will launch on Fri, February 1 on Origin for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Even those who participated in the VIP Demo should come back, as there may be something dangerous brewing on the horizon...

Players excited to enter the dangerous world of Anthem are now able to pre-order the game. Those who dowill receive VIP demo access and a unique in-game Founders banner. Those who pre-order the Anthem standard edition will also receive a legendary weapon and the Legion of Dawn Armor Pack for the Ranger Javelin as part of their pre-order content. In addition, those who purchase the Legion of Dawn Edition of Anthem for pre-order or after launch will also receive the full set of Legion of Dawn Armor Packs (including the Ranger Javelin Legion of Dawn Armor Pack), a Ranger Javelin gear attachment, the digital soundtrack and more.

Anthem will be available worldwide February 22 for Origin for PC, Xbox One and PS4.

Origin Access Premier members can be the first to play the full game with unlimited access on PC starting February 15, and EA Access and Origin Access Basic members can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time as part of the Play First Trial.


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