Before the release of Anthem, some players can start earlier in Early Access. What you need to know is found here.
While Anthem will officially be released on February 22, PC and Xbox One players will have the chance to jump into the game starting February 15. Unfortunately, PlayStation 4 players will not have this opportunity: there is no Early Access for PS4.
When does Early Access begin?
What time do I need to be on PC? In Germany, Early Access starts on February 15 at 4 PM.
The preload for PC began on February 13 at 7 PM. However, you can only perform the preload if you have either pre-ordered Anthem or are using Origin Access Premier.
February 15
- Players with Origin Access Premier on PC receive access to the full game
February 15 with 10-hour limit
- Players with Origin Access on PC
- Players with EA Access on Xbox One
February 22
- Regular release for all buyers
- Pre-orderers of the Standard Edition on PC, Xbox One and PS4
- Pre-orderers of the Legion of Dawn Edition on PC, Xbox One and PS4
How to participate in Early Access
Players on PC can participate in Early Access either with Origin Access Premier or Origin Access Basic. Xbox One users will have the chance to do so with EA Access.
What is Origin Access Premier? With the subscription service Premier, you gain access to the full version of Anthem starting February 15. Additionally, you will have access to a growing game collection and a 10% discount on Origin purchases. The subscription costs €14.99 per month or €99.99 per year.
What is Origin Access Basic? This is the cheaper version of Origin Access. It costs €3.99 monthly or €24.99 per year. Subscribers also have access to a game collection and can access Anthem for 10 hours starting February 15.
If you decide to purchase the game, your progress from the 10 hours will carry over to the main game.
What is EA Access? On Xbox One, EA’s subscription is called EA Access. It offers the same benefits as Origin Access Basic. This subscription also costs €3.99 per month or €24.99 per year and grants you access to the 10-hour trial of Anthem as well as a collection of various games.
As on PC, your progress will also carry over on Xbox One after the trial if you decide to purchase.
Everything you need to know about Anthem
We have listed our most important articles about Anthem here again in various categories:
Purchase and Editions
- What you need to know before release and purchase
- These are the pre-order bonuses and the Special Edition
- Here’s how to redeem and equip bonus content
Story of Anthem
- These are the enemies you will fight
- Anthem explains where the name comes from
- These are Freelancers and Javelins
- This is Fort Tarsis, your home in Anthem
- There might be more behind Klauninchen
All about Javelin
Gameplay and features of Anthem
- Anthem comes without PvP and focuses on PvE
- Anthem offers matchmaking for all activities
- This is how alliances work
- This is how the loot system works in Anthem
- Everything we know about the endgame in Anthem
Trailers and videos
- Gameplay trailer with a look at the endgame
- Here’s the mighty launch trailer
- Conviction, the Anthem short film by Neill Blomkamp
Demo impressions and opinion articles
- Why Anthem fascinates me like no game has in a long time
- What is Anthem like when playing alone? Quite hard despite flying
- Why Anthem has its roots in MMORPG, not in Destiny
- This is why I think it’s a pity that Anthem won’t have PvP
