In a context where players’ trust in video game companies is at a critical point, recent server closures, such as those of The Crew, Anthem, and New World Aeternum, have exacerbated this distrust. Users are increasingly frustrated by the lack of guarantees regarding the games they love so much. However, the gaming community has started to take action, showing a significant effort to keep the history and legacy of video games alive, regardless of their initial popularity.
Raised from the Dead
A clear example of this initiative is the experiment carried out by YouTuber And799, who has started working on a project to revive Anthem on PC through local servers. In a recent video, he showed how the game can function under these conditions, despite still having significant limitations, such as the inability to access online features, including profile management, which depended on BioWare’s servers. Nevertheless, the gameplay itself runs correctly, giving a glimpse of what a return to life for the title developed by BioWare could be.
However, And799 has been clear in warning that what has been presented is just a first glimpse and that their project, still in the conceptual phase, requires much more work before becoming a complete and functional experience for players. This has emerged shortly after the official closure of Electronic Arts’ servers, highlighting the community’s interest in preserving a game that, although it was not a commercial success, has a dedicated fan base.
The dedication of the players to revive titles like Anthem underscores a wider trend in the world of video games, where preservation becomes a priority, even for those games that did not reach the peak of popularity. Meanwhile, fans are eager to see how this project evolves and whether a definitive version will be achieved that they can enjoy in the future.