EA Will Shut Down Anthem in January
- Electronic Arts announced on July 3, 2025, that it will shut down BioWare's online game Anthem on January 12, 2026.
- This decision follows BioWare's cessation of active Anthem development in February 2021 and the cancellation of the Anthem NEXT redesign.
- Anthem launched in January 2019 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One, eventually reaching sales of 5 million copies, which was below EA's goal of 6 million within the initial months.
- EA announced that it has discontinued all ongoing development efforts for Anthem, also known as Anthem NEXT, and emphasized that this move did not lead to any employee layoffs.
- As of July 3, 2025, players are no longer able to buy premium in-game currency, and starting August 15, 2025, Anthem will no longer be available on EA Play, though it can still be downloaded by those who already own it until the servers shut down.
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After a troubled six years, Anthem will finally shut down in 2026
BioWare has confirmed that Anthem will officially be shut down on 12 January 2026. This means players who love the troubled game, such as one of our very own editors Elliot, have just over six months to continue exploring the world of Bastion before the servers go offline. As of now, in-game premium currency can no longer be purchased but players can still spend any remaining balance until the game is sunset. Once the servers are offline, Anthem…
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PERSISTENT INTERNET CONNECTION AND PLAYSTATION®PLUS REQUIRED TO PLAY. AGE RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Game contains In-Game Purchases Unite to Triumph as One Join with up to three other players in co-op adventures rewarding teamwork and each individuals skill. Customizable Arsenal Choose a powerful Javelin exosuit from your collection each time you enter the world. Personalize Your Javelins Exosuits can be modified to be visual testaments of your achiev…
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