What’s going on with Anthem right now? BioWare is still having players test the upcoming Cataclysm event on the test server. Now some improvements have been made based on player feedback.
What is the Cataclysm? In the last live stream for Anthem, the developers introduced the Cataclysms. These will come as an eight-week event, with the first two weeks serving as an “introduction”.
Before the event goes live, it is currently being tested by players on the test server. The test servers are open to all players who own the game Anthem or are subscribed to Origin Access Premier. However, this is only on PC – console players currently have no chance to participate in the tests.
Yesterday, BioWare deployed a new patch to the test servers that makes several improvements based on player feedback. Additionally, the new shop can be tested, where players can exchange currency from the Cataclysm and other events for new rewards.
What has been improved? Based on player feedback, creatures now spawn during the Shaper Storm events while waiting for the timer to run out. There are now notifications about when a new level of the events starts.
The boss fight against Vara has been revamped. It now includes all phases as well as updated gameplay, effects, and cinematics.
Additionally, there are some bug fixes, including for the leaderboards and the Cataclysm score, which now adjusts to the difficulty level.
What do the players say? In the EA forum, many players are happy that the loot has been adjusted. According to some players, it is now easier to get good, high-level loot. However, when and if these changes will come to the live servers is still unknown.
Additionally, freelancers praise BioWare for increasingly providing numbers and percentages regarding changes to Javelins and their damage.
In the Anthem subreddit, players seem bored by the event. User DisManBeWhat writes: “Nothing about this screams ‘This is what Anthem needs’ when I play on the PTS. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun. But it gets boring quickly compared to the contents of other games releasing new content.”
User KGrahnn praises that BioWare is testing the content being developed. He will definitely play when the next patch is released. But he doesn’t believe it will keep him engaged for more than a day or two in Anthem.
