7 Years Later, BioWare's Anthem Is Dead But It'll Never Be Forgotten
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- BioWare’s live-service loot shooter Anthem officially shut down its servers on January 12, 2024, with no offline mode provided, rendering the game unplayable even for those who purchased it physically or digitally.
- Originally launched in 2019, Anthem was a controversial pivot for BioWare, known for RPGs, aiming to compete with games like Destiny but ultimately criticized for repetitive gameplay, weak story, and conflicting design choices.
- Fans initially had hope for a major overhaul (Anthem 2.0) after launch, but BioWare canceled the reboot in 2021, leading to community disappointment, toxicity, and the eventual dispersal of its player base.
- Despite its failure and shutdown, some dedicated fans have revisited
