The online shooter Anthem is getting a new update on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Due to its massive size, it’s almost half the size of the game itself on PS4 and brings a ton of new features. We take a look at the patch notes in German.
When is the update coming? The update is currently live as of Wednesday, September 4th at 6:00 PM. You can start downloading the new update 1.4.0 on all platforms immediately. The patch marks the beginning of the fifth week of the major Cataclysm update.
How big is the update? According to some users on reddit , the update is 18.7 GB in size, making it almost half the size of the actual game on PS4.
On Xbox One, it is reported to have 12.5 GB. On PC, it weighs 16.44 GB.
Anthem: Patch Notes for Update 1.4.0 from September 4
This new event comes to Cataclysm: Along with the update, the “Sea of Takaro” event appears in Anthem. This will be accessible through the arena in the “Dark Passage” and expands Cataclysm. The goal is to bring three echoes to the consoles to deactivate an emitter field.
The arena is filled with traps and puzzles such as pressure plates, a water tunnel, and enemies. The arenas are optional; however, before you tackle the final boss Vara, they may earn you a spot on the leaderboard.
Additionally, there is a new secret to discover in the Emerald Abyss.
What’s changing in the store: The store is also getting a small update: The War Chests are returning. Four new variants of the War Chests will be introduced, corresponding to the four available Javelins:
- Ranger
- Interceptor
- Storm
- Colossus
These may cost a bit more than the limited War Chests previously, but they can no longer contain items for a Javelin that you are not playing. They are now specific to the Javelin that the chest is intended for.
Furthermore, old War Chests for weapons, gear, and melee fighters are returning, along with additional seasonal items.
These improvements are coming: In addition to the event, the patch consists of a plethora of bug fixes and quality of life changes. The most important ones are listed here for you:
- The chamber capacity will be increased to 350 items, while the scrap chamber is limited to 200.
- When buying materials, you can now see how many units of each type are in stock.
- Cinematics can be skipped if the entire team agrees.
- Players should no longer appear below the terrain when using teleporters.
Additionally, there are many bug fixes for the HUD, user interface, Javelin abilities, and missions such as the “Temple of the Skar.” You can find the full patch notes on the official Anthem homepage.
Community is satisfied with the update
This is what the players say: The reactions to the update have been quite positive so far. When the update info was published on reddit, players were pleased that the developers listened to the community and are working on the issues.
Even the War Chests are well-received, as previous versions had caused frustration. Many players complained that they received nothing for the Javelins they were playing. This is no longer the case with the new chests.
The reactions to the Cataclysm trailer were mostly positive, albeit mixed:
