Anthem could be revived as a trad BioWare singleplayer RPG for $10 million, says former Dragon Age producer
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- BioWare’s online multiplayer game Anthem officially shut down its servers this week, ending its live service after a troubled run since its 2019 launch.
- Former Anthem executive producer Mark Darrah has proposed reviving the game as a single-player RPG with a $10 million budget, focusing on local servers and AI-controlled companions to replace multiplayer elements.
- Darrah suggests updating Anthem for current-gen consoles with improved graphics and stable 60fps performance, though acknowledges the technical challenges involved in adapting multiplayer mechanics for single-player use.
- The plan includes creating new companion characters with distinct personalities and combat styles, aiming to deliver a narrative-driven experience typical of BioWare games, though sales expectations are modest compared to AAA titles.
- Darrah
