The first players have already reached the endgame in Anthem. How is the game received and what do the freelancers have to complain about or praise?
Who is in the endgame? On PC and Xbox One, some Anthem players can start Early Access as of February 15. All other players and PS4 owners will have to wait until the official launch on February 22 before they can jump into their Javelin.
The earlier start in the action RPG means that the most dedicated players are already in the endgame of Anthem. A few of them are expressing their opinions on the endgame or even suggestions for improvement in the Anthem subreddit.
What does the community say about the endgame of Anthem?
Community divided: In the Anthem subreddit, players hardly agree on a common point. While some complain that there isn’t enough to do or that the story is too short, others think the exact opposite.
Some players express criticism or highlight topics that they particularly enjoyed, and they can substantiate their opinions well.
Endgame loot: Are rerolls missing?
In a Reddit post with 1500 upvotes, the user Leimone states that the loot in the endgame of Anthem does not feel rewarding. Especially the random bonuses on the gear pieces are a source of frustration. Masterwork or Legendary gear can be completely useless due to the various affixes, which is frustrating.
Additionally, there are affixes that make little sense and about which there is no information. The player wonders why there is no reroll system that allows rerolling the bonuses on weapons or gear.
The post has been actively commented on by BioWare developers who want to pass the feedback on to the live team.
Story – How long does the campaign last?
The user Polska13 wondered in his post in the Anthem subreddit what there is for him to do after the campaign. He is only level 23 and has already completed the story and all tasks in his journal.
Should players grind through Freeplay and Strongholds until the max level 30, or has he perhaps skipped some leveling opportunities?
In the post, players note that the campaign of Anthem is quite short. One player states that he spent about 12 hours on the story and compares the story of Anthem to the campaign of Destiny 2.
A completely different opinion comes from the freelancer zFlashy. According to him, it is the players themselves who ruin the story of the game by rushing through the activities.
Other players agree with him and state that besides the main story, there are also side quests. Many players would forget the stories about the characters Brin, Yarrow, and Matthias.
Endgame: The builds are the endgame
In zFlashy’s post, the discussion continues about the endgame, as one user notes that even if players rush through the story, this is no excuse for the absence of endgame content.
The user MomoKu_ states that he compares the endgame of Anthem with that of Destiny, but that it is presented differently. Anthem has a lot of gear with different affixes, making finding the right gear a large part of the endgame.
In his post in the Anthem subreddit, firefoxx20 states that he wants to wait for the Cataclysms before evaluating the endgame of Anthem. Cataclysms are large events that could change or develop the map. For instance, areas might be devastated or completely new regions could emerge.
Firefoxx20 further states that he does not want to defend what players currently have, but he also does not want to judge before he has seen the Cataclysms.
MoRicketyTick wonders why players are already crying out for too little endgame, even though the game has only recently entered Early Access, has many challenges, and four Javelins that need to be equipped. In his opinion, there is enough to do in Anthem.
Furthermore, BioWare has already announced the first content update for March.
