Anthem
Beautiful, broken, with flashes of brilliance, Anthem is a disorganised mess in search of a reason to be.
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Digital FoundryIs Anthem performance really improved in the final game?
And to what extent is the E3 2017 vision actually delivered?
Digital FoundryAnthem looks stunning but sub-par performance is concerning
Demo code tested on every platform.
FeatureThe big BioWare interview: the response to Anthem, and the future of Mass Effect
"For players who want this to be a traditional BioWare game, that is part of the game."
Key events
24th February 2021
BioWare confirms work on major Anthem overhaul has officially ceased
10th February 2020
BioWare confirms it's working on a "substantial reinvention" of Anthem
17th September 2019
BioWare ditching Anthem's original post-launch content plans to focus on "core issues"
15th August 2019
Anthem lead producer Ben Irving announces departure from BioWare
19th March 2019
26th February 2019
25th February 2019
25th February 2019
22nd February 2019
21st February 2019
3rd February 2019
25th January 2019
All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch
29th November 2018
9th June 2018
31st January 2018
11th June 2017
10th June 2017
BioWare confirms work on major Anthem overhaul has officially ceased
But live service will continue running "as it exists today".
BioWare reveals Anthem's new Destiny-style UI
Plus improved mech progression, skill trees, more.
BioWare outlines plan to fix Anthem's terrible loot system
And it's a bit Destiny.
BioWare resurfaces with first progress report on Anthem's major overhaul
"This is going to be a longer process".
Anthem has finally taken down its Christmas decorations
Ex-mass effect.
FeatureOne year on, Anthem remains a sad monument to a generation of folly
The sound of silence.
BioWare confirms it's working on a "substantial reinvention" of Anthem
Following reports of "Anthem 2.0" last year.
Ex-BioWare vets working on story-driven sci-fi game at new Wizards of the Coast studio
James Ohlen serving as studio head.
Anthem reportedly set for major overhaul as BioWare looks to reboot its troubled game
But there's no timeline for delivery yet.
Anthem's winter event will cover its "steamy jungles" in snow
Frost impressions.
Reminisce over past BioWare glories with Anthem's new Mass Effect cosmetics
Just in time for N7 day.
Anthem's getting in on the Halloween action too in new limited-time event
Season of Skulls now underway.
Jelly DealsAnthem is now only 10 quid
But the song remains the same.
BioWare ditching Anthem's original post-launch content plans to focus on "core issues"
Now getting "seasonal updates" instead of "Acts".
Anthem joins EA Access
Hawking their 'Wares.
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Anthem lead producer Ben Irving announces departure from BioWare
Embarking on "exciting opportunity at another gaming company".
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Anthem's long-promised limited-time Cataclysm event is finally here
Available now on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
It looks like Anthem's long-awaited Cataclysm event is finally almost here
New challenges point to The Oncoming Storm.
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Infected with bargains.
BioWare finally unveils Anthem's much-touted eight-week Cataclysm event
Adding new loot, locations, missions, and more.
Anthem's long-awaited Cataclysm event finally being detailed tomorrow
Will come to Public Test Servers ahead of launch.
EA reflects on Anthem, which "did not meet expectations"
"The most digital game we have ever launched."
BioWare delays major Anthem features to prioritise fixing game
"There is a long way to go before Anthem becomes the game we all want it to be."
BioWare's Casey Hudson tells staff that solving studio's problems is "top priority"
Following damning report on Anthem's development.
BioWare admits there's "room to improve" after new report reveals worrying impact of crunch during troubled development of Anthem
"Depression and anxiety are an epidemic within Bioware..."
BioWare "very disappointed" in Anthem launch issues
"We hear the criticisms and doubts. But we'll keep going anyway."
BioWare tweaks Anthem's "loot drop rate"
Juicy Loot.
Anthem fan uses the power of maths to prove loot doesn't matter
And now BioWare says it'll be fixed.
Big Anthem update drops today - and it makes some key changes to the game
Tell your friends.
Anthem Treasure Chests explained: How to find chest locations
How to start opening Treasure Chests will exploring Bastion in Anthem.
Anthem Level and XP explained - how to hit max power level and Pilot Level rewards
How to get Pilot Level XP and what rewards you can earn in Anthem.
Anthem gear, loot rarity and loot system explained - how to grind loot and farm the best Gear
How to grind for better gear and how Anthem's loot system works.
Anthem Combos, Primers and Detonators explained - how to Combo and all Primer and Detonator attacks listed
How to reliably land those all-important Combos in Anthem.
Anthem Deactivate the Barrier solution - how to complete the Triple Threat mission puzzle
How to dectivate the barrier in Triple Threat's pesky puzzle.
Anthem Legion of Dawn - how to get Legion of Dawn armour and redeem other pre-order bonus items
How to claim your Legion of Dawn gear when you start Anthem.
Anthem Javelin classes explained - best loadouts, how to unlock new Javelins, switch Javelins and more
Builds, abilities and loadouts for all four Anthem classes.
Anthem Ember Piece locations - where to find Embers and what Embers are for
How to easily find Embers and what they're used for in Anthem.
Anthem Elements and Elemental Effects expained - how Fire, Ice, Electric and Acid damage and debuffs work
How Anthem's four elemental effects work, and why they're so useful.
Anthem Alliance system: How to join Alliances, rewards and how to check Alliance status
How to easily find Embers and what they're used for in Anthem.
Anthem guide and walkthrough mission list: How to survive the threats of Bastion
All our Anthem guides in one place, as well as an in-progress list of Anthem walkthrough missions
Anthem Collectibles explained: How to find collectible locations
What collectibles you can find and where while exploring Bastion in Anthem.
Anthem PS4 crash fix due next week, review finds no consoles bricked
Lv1 gun damage bug will be squashed too.
Anthem Masterwork and Legendary gear explained - Masterwork and Legendaries list and how to farm the best weapons and gear
Anthem's endgame gear grind for Masterworks and Legendaries explained.
BioWare makes crucial improvements to Anthem loot mechanics
Grandmaster cache.
PodcastAnthem is a mess - so what would keep us playing?
We discuss BioWare's latest on the Eurogamer Podcast.
Digital FoundryIs Anthem performance really improved in the final game?
And to what extent is the E3 2017 vision actually delivered?
FeatureSearching for BioWare, somewhere in Anthem's Fort Tarsis
Grabbit and don't let go.
12 Anthem tips, tricks and things to know for launch day
Get off to a flyer with our even-more-freshly-updated early Anthem advice.
Anthem's big day one patch live now
On day six, or day minus one.
Anthem has adjusted its annoying Tomb challenge mission
Music to our ears.
FeatureAnthem is fascinating and flawed
Impressions from the first 10 hours of play.
Anthem gets Neill Blomkamp-directed live-action short called Conviction
Here's the teaser.
Digital FoundryAnthem looks stunning but sub-par performance is concerning
Demo code tested on every platform.
Nine Anthem tips, tricks and things to know for dominating the Demo
Get off to a flyer with our freshly-updated early Anthem advice.
FeatureBioWare's endgame for Anthem
You've played the demo - what's next?
BioWare reassures Anthem fans after "rocky" demo weekend
"Stick around for Sunday afternoon..."
BioWare opens up about Anthem's "rocky" demo but disputes it "under-planned" for server capacity
"Our VIP demo weekend did not go exactly as we planned."
All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch
Log-in issues now being reported too.
Jelly DealsAnthem down to £32.85 on pre-order
Get out that cache.
BioWare reportedly set to unveil new Dragon Age later this week
Despite being "at least three years away".
EA announces December start date for Anthem's closed alpha
As Dragon Age news teased for "the coming month".
BioWare responds again regarding the future of Dragon Age and Mass Effect
"Some weird stuff going around..."
'VIP' demo coming to Anthem in February 2019
Tech tests and beta also in the works.
BioWare hears "loud and clear" fan demand for more Mass Effect, Dragon Age
Something to take Solas in.
Decorated designer James Ohlen retires from BioWare after 22 years
Oh no, not another one.
Digital FoundryAnthem's E3 demo analysed: BioWare takes Frostbite into new territory
A new kind of extreme detail open world.
FeatureThe big BioWare interview: the response to Anthem, and the future of Mass Effect
"For players who want this to be a traditional BioWare game, that is part of the game."
On Twitter, BioWare better details Anthem's blend of storytelling and multiplayer
Always online, no AI companions, no PVP.
BioWare reveals Anthem release date at E3
Coming February.
EA E3 2018 conference live report
Anthem! Battlefield! FUFU! That and more, as it happened.
EA commits to March 2019 release for BioWare's Anthem
It's happening.
Writer Drew Karpyshyn leaves BioWare for a second time
Joins 21st Century Fox's new games studio.
BioWare's Anthem will launch spring 2019, EA confirms
To give it "some free air" away from this year's Battlefield.
BioWare's Anthem delayed until after Christmas - report
Tune in then.
BioWare veteran and Anthem lead designer Corey Gaspur passes away
"Corey was a talented designer and an even better person."
BioWare builds a maze to advertise Anthem
Corny promotion.
BioWare boss Aaryn Flynn quits, just months after Mass Effect Andromeda launch
Series' former director Casey Hudson returns.
PlayStation YouTube hosts Xbox One X Anthem footage with Photoshopped buttons
UPDATE: Trailer pulled by Sony.
BioWare's Anthem is a "science fantasy" like Star Wars
Definitely not like Mass Effect.
Anthem coincidentally the start of "a 10-year journey" for EA and BioWare
It is their Destiny.
Digital FoundryIs Anthem's E3 reveal the real deal on Xbox One X?
Digital Foundry's forensic breakdown of BioWare's stunning gameplay demo.
FeatureXbox One X promises a strong and stable line-up
But does it have the vision to excite?
First trailer for BioWare's new IP Anthem
Looks like Destiny meets Avatar.