Anthem is set to be continuously expanded with free content after release. As shown by a gameplay calendar on Twitter, the first expansion is coming sooner than expected.
This is what happened: Ben Irving (Lead Producer) published a gameplay calendar for Anthem on Twitter. This shows that the first free expansions will continue in March.
Anthem has its official release on February 22. So the first new content will arrive a month after the game’s release.
This is why the expansion in March is important: Players were already concerned about the endgame of Anthem. After the demo, there were fears that Anthem would not offer enough variety and would become boring quickly. BioWare promised that they would deliver new content quickly.
This promise seems to be met earlier than expected by the developers. Because the first expansion already has a lot in store:
What’s coming in the March expansion?
The gameplay calendar shows: The graphic reveals that the updates of Anthem are divided into acts. In March, Act 01: Echoes of Reality will begin. Afterwards, Act 02 is expected to follow at an unspecified time.
First act of Anthem divided into three updates:
- Update 01: Evolving World
- Update 02: Stronger Together
- Update 03: The Cataclysm
What the updates in March include:
- new events
- comfort improvements
- new rewards
- expanded progression system
- new stronghold
- guilds and leaderboards
- new missions
- the cataclysm
Long-term motivation through event approach
Anthem is set to receive dynamic events: BioWare has emphasized that Anthem should constantly evolve. Through major events, the map and the story can change significantly. For instance, an entire mountain could disappear from the map or new characters may be introduced.
Cataclysm as the highlight to be talked about: BioWare has prepared a wide range of events for Anthem. These will likely come into play through the large acts. The Cataclysm will probably be the highlight of an act.
There will be hints dropped about the “big thing” that is coming. In this way, they also want to tell a long, interactive story. Players are meant to remain excited about Anthem and discuss the new events.
