Anthem, the ambitious game developed by BioWare, has officially closed its servers, marking an expected end for a title that had lost public attention long before its definitive shutdown. Many players were surprised to discover that the servers were still operational until last summer, reflecting more of a confusion in the industry’s development system than a failure of the game itself. This closure has left a void, but it has also sparked hope among a small group of enthusiasts who wish to revive the experience without relying on EA’s servers.
The community could end up sustaining the game
The former executive producer of Anthem, Mark Darrah, stated that there is code for local servers that could be recovered, which gives a glimmer of hope to those looking to restore the game. However, the road to revitalization will not be easy and may be hindered by technical issues and a possible cease and desist order from EA, which could severely limit any recovery efforts.
Recently, the YouTuber And799 presented a video showing a preliminary version of Anthem running with two connected accounts, although it is noted that this is an initial concept and not a complete game. The progress is nascent, and expectations should be moderated, according to those behind the project called Fort’s Forge.
Despite these obstacles, the gaming community has shown renewed interest, especially in the subreddit dedicated to Anthem, which was initially going to be archived in read-only mode. In response to the strong demand, the moderators have decided to reevaluate their approach, indicating that if the community wants to remain active, it needs volunteers willing to take on the moderation of the forum. This community commitment could be key to keeping the conversation about Anthem alive in the future.
