Players will soon be able to test Anthem in two demos. The reason for this testing phase has been explained by Lead Producer Michael Gamble on Twitter. There is also hope for an in-game hub.
What is it about? Before the release of Anthem on February 22, players will be able to test the shooter in two demos:
- A VIP demo with early access, available only for pre-order customers
- A demo for all players, including those who did not pre-order
You can read all about the upcoming demos in this article.
Why are there these demos? Lead Producer Michael Gamble recently explained on Twitter why BioWare opted for a demo. According to the studio, testing Anthem is only fair.
A few people have asked me why we are holding an open demo for Anthem. You have earned your money hard. Games are an investment. Our campaign for the game has always been transparent and we simply think that Anthem is cool to look at, but it is even better to play the game.
A fan replied that it doesn’t take much effort to set up a demo, but Gamble disagreed with that statement. According to Gamble, demos require a lot of additional time and effort, and he would explain his viewpoint when he had the time to do so.
Is a social hub coming? A fan further stated that some players are concerned that the city of Fort Tarsis is just a single-player area. Players are used to hubs through titles like Destiny, The Division, or Warframe and would like to see other players in their games.
Although there wasn’t a satisfying answer to this, Gamble responded that they had heard the fans’ wishes loud and clear.
Are you attending one of the demos? Do you want to see other players in your games, or are social hubs not that important to you?
