According to Electronic Arts, the release of the open-world game Anthem is still targeted for March 2019. However, EA is considering releasing Anthem as early access beforehand. Then it could be adjusted based on player feedback.
Electronic Arts also talked about upcoming games in the current financial report and here about BioWare’s mega-project Anthem. It had long circulated as “Project Dylan” and is seen as EA’s answer to Destiny and The Division.
After Anthem was postponed in this January to March 2019, it is set to stay with this release timeframe for now.
However, the publisher is currently also considering bringing the game to the public sooner.
Anthem with possible Early Access
What is EA planning with Anthem? After the game was delayed, it is now set to launch in early 2019. The focus is still on March.
During the financial conference, EA stated that they are considering releasing Anthem as early access sooner. An unfinished version of the game would be offered, which would gradually change based on player feedback.
Early Access only with subscription? It is currently unclear whether Electronic Arts and BioWare are considering releasing Anthem for all players in early access, or only for subscribers of the EA services.
EA Access on Xbox One and Origin Access on PC are subscription services that allow players to try some new titles from the publisher earlier. Additionally, players gain access to the Vault, where selected games can be downloaded at no extra cost.
What is Anthem? Anthem is EA’s and BioWare’s response to games-as-a-service titles like Destiny and The Division. Anthem is supposed to offer both singleplayer content and a co-op multiplayer in a shared game world.
“Anthem is fundamentally a social experience and will open up new opportunities for fans to join the community and play early,” said EA CEO Andrew Wilson. “This way, we can shape and refine the game with feedback. We are very excited to launch this brand new franchise. We also look forward to working with our players to make Anthem a game they want to play and share with their friends for years to come.”
