BioWare and Electronic Arts officially announced Anthem, unveiling it as a new IP focusing on a shared-world action RPG experience.
BioWare showcased the first gameplay footage of Anthem at E3, revealing the jetpack-powered exosuits called Javelins and the game's open-world environment.
EA announced the official release date for Anthem, scheduled for February 22, 2019, along with a VIP demo and an Open Demo.
BioWare held VIP and Open Demo periods allowing players early access to Anthem's multiplayer gameplay ahead of the full release.
The official worldwide launch of Anthem, making the game available to the public on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
BioWare started releasing patches and content updates to address bugs and improve gameplay after the official release of Anthem.
Following mixed reception and community feedback, BioWare announced plans for a major Anthem overhaul to improve the game.
Reports emerged detailing internal struggles and development difficulties faced during Anthem's creation and post-launch support.
Ancient civilization uncovers the mysterious Anthem of Creation, a powerful force capable of shaping reality.
The Shaper civilization thrives by harnessing the power of the Anthem, building advanced structures and technologies.
The Shaper civilization mysteriously collapses, leaving behind ruins and dangerous remnants of the Anthem's power.
Humanity forms the Freelancers, elite pilots equipped with powerful exosuits called Javelins to protect the land from threats.
A catastrophic storm releases corrupted creatures and destabilizes the land's natural order, threatening human settlements.
Freelancers embark on missions to fight the corrupted forces unleashed by the storms and restore balance.
Freelancers locate the Heart of Rage, a source of volatile Anthem energy tied to the corruption spreading through the land.
Freelancers confront and attempt to destroy the source of corruption to save the land from total devastation.
