Anthem Dev Tracker

Hey everyone – Chris King (Gameplay Design Director) and Darrin McPherson (Lead Gameplay Producer) here.  First off, thanks to everyone for your continued support and feedback regarding Anthem.  We hope you are enjoying the recent updates to the loot system. 

With our first batch of loot updates wrapped up, we thought it a good opportunity to dig into some details and talk about what we are working on next. 

First off, let’s walk through how inscriptions work.  Inscriptions are random modifiers that are applied to each loot item upon creation.  Here is an example of some inscriptions on an Avenging Herald –a Masterwork Heavy Pistol (and a really good one at that)!

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Welcome back to another installment of community highlights! This week we have our first cosplay post along with some amazing javelin shots.

The Tombs of the Legionnaires make for an excellent javelin photo opportunity. And of course, every tomb completed is worth celebrating.

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• The tethering timer for missions has been increased. Players should now have more time to catch up to their Squad before seeing a countdown timer.
• The Swarm Tyrant encounter in the Tyrant Mine Stronghold can no longer be reset by the entire Squad exiting to the main menu and rejoining the session in progress.
• Players are no longer able to reopen chests that had already been looted in Strongholds. 

In addition to the above updates we have deployed the following hot fixes:

• Items will no longer have inscriptions on them that are not appropriate for that specific item. NOTE: This only applies to items obtained after the patch. Items obtained prior to the patch will still have the same inscriptions they had before.
• Masterwork crafting costs have been reduced from 25 -> 15 Masterwork Embers. The amount of plants, metal and parts required for crafting a Masterwork item have also been reduced. 

MTashed walks you through triggering this important mission in Anthem™ and gives you some insight on how to complete it successfully.

After finishing “Meeting with Corvus,” you’ll need to speak with Tassyn, so make sure to do that to continue the story. This action will unlock Strongholds and, after that happens, Faye will request that you speak with her. It’s recommended you do this immediately rather than waiting because it officially begins the Tombs of the Legionnaires mission. By doing it in this order, your upcoming efforts in Freeplay ...

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Now that Anthem has been released worldwide, we’d like to share some of the incredible shots from the game taken by the community.

That N7 vinyl looks sharp, but not as sharp as these blades.

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We have deployed a fix that should address the issue some players were facing when trying to personalize their javelins. After personalizing in the Forge your settings should hold now. This fix also addresses the issue where some players were unable to craft the Dawn Shield during the crit path missions.

We have temporarily disabled the special ability on the component piece “Gunslinger's Mark” as the buff granted by the component would stack much higher than intended. The special ability on this component piece will be turned back on once a full fix can be implemented.

Hello again Anthem Community!

Today’s world-wide launch marks a big milestone for Anthem. Here at BioWare, we’re excited, and at the same time a little anxious.

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Our community has created some incredible creations over the past few weeks. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights:

At first glance this looks like a vicious beast conjured up by the Anthem of Creation, but it’s just the blood-drenched maw of one terrifying Colossus.

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The wait is over, Anthem™ is here! But before you join the ranks of the lancers and venture out into this dangerous, chaotic world, check out our quick start guide below. It will walk you through everything from downloading the game to where to find information that will help you emerge victorious from battle.

Anthem Quick Start Guide

1. How to Play on PC
2. How to Play on Xbox One
3. How to Play on PlayStation 4
4. Discover the World of Anthem
5. Tips and Tricks on How to Triumph

How to Play Anthem on PC

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Mtashed showcases the devastating Storm javelin and how best to unleash its elemental powers in this video.

Whether you’re looking to freeze, electrocute, or set your opponents on fire in Anthem™, the Storm javelin will get the job done. It easily dominates the vertical space on the map and is an excellent choice for team play, especially given the ease of chaining combos with your teammates.

The Storm can remain in the air during combat, giving pilots the ability to easily see multiple enemies, where they’re spawning at, as well as raining down powerful elemental attacks from above. All javelins’ jets will eventually overheat, but the Storm’s do so at a much slower rate giving it far more air time while hovering.

Of course, eventually, you’ll have come down to the ground. Fortunately, the Storm has an amazing dodge to get out of harm’s way, and its Frost Shards can freez...

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In this video, Arekkz speeds into battle with the Interceptor javelin and shows you how you can get the most out of this agile suit in Anthem™.

Small, sleek, and agile, the Interceptor has been the favorite choice for Corvus’ long-range scouts, infiltrators, and assassins due to its ability to strike with surgical precision. While it may not look overly intimidating, this javelin is unmatched when it comes to evasion. If you like to get into and out of battle before your enemies even know what hit them, this is the javelin for you.

One of the Interceptor’s main weapons is a pair of double-bladed daggers. They can be used to create a multi-hit chain of powerful attacks that can be continued almost indefinitely. They’re perfect for melee combat against weaker enemies, to take down the shields of stronger opponents, or to combo with your teammates.

The Interceptor can also c...

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In this video, MoonLiteWolf jumps into the Ranger javelin and shows you how to get the most out of this versatile suit in Anthem™.

If you’re looking for a solid javelin that won’t require you to focus on a specific ability to excel, the Ranger is a great choice. It’s the perfect jack of all trades soldier for anyone who’s all about firepower and marksmanship. 

When it comes to team play, the Ranger can be customized to lead the way into battle or provide defensive protection from the rear. Complete your ...

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Hello again Anthem Community!

Today’s world-wide launch marks a big milestone for Anthem. Here at BioWare, we’re excited, and at the same time a little anxious.

Coming off our Early Access period, we un...

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• The final boss in the “Return to the Heart of Rage” Stronghold and crit path mission will now properly appear if a squad of Freelancers wipe before reaching it.
• HDR on consoles can now be properly turned on.
• Fixed a number of issues that were causing players to crash.

The best way to play Anthem is with a team, adventuring out into the world with friends and fellow Freelancers by your side. The Anthem Alliance System makes grouping up even better by giving you – and everyone you play with – an extra batch of in-game Coins for being a team player.

Below is everything you need to know to start earning a Coin bonus for yourself and your favorite friends.

The Alliance System Rewards You for Gaining XP

When you complete an expedition (like a mission, contract, or Stronghold) you earn XP that is recorded in the Alliance System. As you continue to accrue XP, you’ll pass through 10 different Alliance XP tiers. At the end of every week, you have the potential to be rewarded with Coin based on how much XP has been added to your Alliance System pool. Coins can be used to get cosmetics, emotes, and rare resources.

You aren’t on your own in feeding the beast though, because . . .

XP Earned by Others Goes into...

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For those of you who have been playing the Early Access version of the game, we wanted to let you know that a Day 1 Patch is on its way. The patch will deployed before worldwide launch.  On February 22, 2019, the game will include the following updates and our Live Service officially begins.

High level fixes

• Decreased loading times for older disk drives
• Fixed many infinite loading screens
• Fixed multiple challenges not tracking properly
• A number of issues have been fixed that were causing players to disconnect or crash
• Weapons and gear now have numbers present for modifiers

General Fixes and Improvements

• Loot Reveal and Expedition Summary now correctly play during the end of expedition screen.
• The gather party mechanic has been made more lenient in a number of situations
• At the end of expedition screen players will no longer get stuck on "Recording Victories" or "S...

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Over the course of two weekends, the Anthem community played more than 40 million hours of the game (and slaughtered millions of grabbits). As we begin our final run-up to launch on February 22, here are just a few of the highlights from those demos.

This Interceptor has a look as sharp as its blades. 

Credit: @Irelique

No single image can fully capture the raw majesty of the ...

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Are you ready to join the fight, Freelancer? With Origin Access and EA Access, you can suit up right now, days before launch*. Get a headstart on exploration, learn how to handle your weaponized javelin, and stand firm against the shadowy forces threatening humanity.

Play the Legion of Dawn Edition on PC February 15

Join Origin Access Premier and suit up a week before the game launches. The Legion of Dawn Edition will automatically be yours – not a trial, but the full game – and you can keep playing for as long as you’re a member. You’ll also receive an in-game Founders Player Banner, marking you as one of Anthem’s first players, starting March 15.

If you don’t want to face the chaotic world of Anthem on your own, you can adventure together with your frien...

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Get an overview of Anthem combat basics in this video by MoonLiteWolf.

Javelin suits are the key to combat in this dangerous world, and it’s important to understand their strengths and how each one can be modified to best suit your playstyle. The first thing to understand is that you won’t have immediate access to every javelin.

 

Unlocking Javelins

 You’ll unlock your first javelin at level 2 and your remaining javelins in this order:

●       Second unlock at level 8

●       Third unlock at level 16

●       Fourth unlock at level 26

 

Choosing the Right Javelin for Your Fighting Style

Next, let’s get to know each of the four available javelins:

The Colossus javelin is a hard-hitting tank with strong defensive capabilities. It can plow through enemies and protect squad mates with a massive...

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