Anthem is finally shutting down after years of neglect from Bioware

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The highly-anticipated video game, Anthem, which unfortunately didn’t live up to Bioware’s usual standards, is ceasing its online operations following a period of no substantial updates. Unfortunately, there won’t be any refunds issued, and the game will become unplayable permanently.

As a passionate gamer, I’ve seen the highs and lows that Bioware, once a legendary name in gaming, has experienced over the past decade. From Anthem’s disappointing performance, to Mass Effect: Andromeda receiving mixed reviews at best, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard failing to meet expectations, it’s been a tough time for this esteemed development studio.

Initially, plans existed for a sequel named Anthem 2.0; however, this project was abandoned in February 2021, and Electronic Arts (EA) redirected Bioware’s resources towards more significant endeavors instead. Since then, the game has essentially been on hold or stagnated.

Due to ongoing maintenance, the loot-shooter game titled “Anthem” has been unavailable for quite some time now. Regrettably, it’s been announced that its servers will soon be closed, effectively marking the end of the game as we know it because there’s no offline mode available.

Anthem will become permanently unplayable in January 2026

The news that Anthem is being shut down coincides with a growing discussion on the Stop Killing Games campaign, which recently gathered over a million signatures in Europe and may potentially lead to laws prohibiting the permanent closure of video games.

Anthem was specifically created as a multiplayer game that requires online servers. Once these servers are turned off, it means the game can no longer be played.

Independent of the number of hours played or the price paid, the item you’ve acquired will become obsolete by January 12, 2026.

Furthermore, it’s important to note that since premium currency can no longer be purchased, neither are those items that were previously obtainable through it being given out for free. Instead, they remain unreachable and inaccessible to the players.

As “Stop Killing Games” gains popularity, it’s understandable that Electronic Arts (EA) is preparing to remove the game from the online platform, in anticipation of potential laws mandating them to keep the game accessible in some form. This could involve modifying the game to function offline or providing the source code to a community capable of preserving it.

As a gamer, I can imagine a day when the gaming industry alters its ways, making it unthinkable for a game like Anthem to repeat its current struggles. However, for the moment, Anthem seems to be on the verge of closure, with no signs of a revival or continued existence in any form.

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2025-07-03 21:19