The launch of Anthem is meant to mark only the beginning of a long journey for the new IP.
EA and BioWare have big plans for their upcoming “shared-world action RPG” called Anthem. According to EA’s Vice President Patrick Soderlund, it aims to set new standards in open-world design and detail. Additionally, as a semi-MMO focusing on co-op, loot, and RPG elements, it aligns with notable competitors like Destiny and The Division.
Gamerate quotes another statement from Soderlund: It is said that there are plans to support Anthem with content for 10 years after the launch, which is set for fall 2018.
This strongly reminds of the MMO shooter Destiny, in which you can accompany your character on their journey through DLCs and sequels for 10 years. Destiny 2 will be released in fall 2017 – which will already usher in year 4 of the Destiny franchise.
The start of a 10-year journey
We translate Soderlund’s statements about Anthem:
Anthem is a social game where you embark on quests and journeys with your friends. It is a game that we have been working on for almost four years now, and once we release it next year, I think it will be the start of a 10-year journey for us.
How this 10-year journey of Anthem will look specifically is still unknown. A Destiny-like content plan is conceivable: major sequels may be released every few years, while expansions, updates, and patches are rolled out in between and events are held from time to time.
Currently, however, it is still too early to speculate on future expansions of Anthem. After all, little is known about the main game itself.
Bottom line: Apparently, there are big plans for Anthem.
Anthem launches in fall 2018 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
All known information about the game can be read here in the overview:
