The online shooter Anthem quietly released the major Cataclysm update for PS4, Xbox One, and PC yesterday. They are now releasing a gameplay trailer that explains the Cataclysm update. We ask: How are players reacting after the first few hours to the new update?
That was strange yesterday: Although players have been waiting for months for the new update for Anthem, the patch itself came without much warning or announcement.
It was actually thought that BioWare would celebrate the release of the patch. It was expected that they might do a live stream and extensively present the features: After all, there is a lot in the patch, and it has been a long time coming.
But the 12 GB patch (PS4, Xbox One) or 15 GB patch (PC) was simply there yesterday.
This is what you see in the gameplay trailer: The new trailer aims to introduce what quietly crept onto the servers yesterday.
At the center of the trailer is the new event “Cataclysm.” BioWare promises a race against time, where players can determine how risky and difficult they want it to be.
Those who like challenges are advised to leave the rifts.
In addition, they showcase the new weapons and items that came with the patch for Anthem.
The “Cataclysm” event is expected to be expanded and improved weekly. Players can buy cool and powerful loot in special shops.
Reactions to the update are mixed but rather positive
These are the first reactions: The initial reactions to the update are mixed but overall positive. The smaller aspects are particularly praised:
- The gameplay changes with new items for all slots are great for players who have not been able to create a perfect build for months because there simply was no strong item for a slot in Anthem.
- Or that the “Grandmaster levels 2 and 3 are not as brutal anymore” – here enemies now have much less HP and shields (via reddit)
These are two issues that have been a problem for hardcore players for months and are now resolved in Anthem. On reddit, these changes are explicitly praised – although there are also those who say, “This should have come a week after the release.”
Hardcore Anthem players are also pleased about the new items.
Critically viewed:
- The technical condition of Anthem – Some are still experiencing crashes and issues.
- That it took so incredibly long – originally, the update was scheduled for May.
Especially in the YouTube comments, where a broader audience is addressed, Anthem receives some backlash.
What about the event itself? The “Cataclysm” event is currently perceived neutrally by many freelancers. They have not formed an opinion yet.
Cataclysm is something different and offers variety, but it likely doesn’t wow many. At the moment, other changes are in focus rather than the new content.
But overall, it seems that people are glad there are reasons to play and talk about Anthem again.
