The Anthem team

Bug Fixes & Improvements

UI, Cortex, Quality of Life & Cosmetics

• We’ve increasing Vault limit to 350 i...

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TAG will walk you through the Eye of Magnus, Britaheim, and Vara arenas with details on solving their challenging puzzles.

Arena 1: The Ring of Magnus
Location: The Approach District
Hint: Think back to the puzzles you completed in the Sunken Cell stronghold.

Freelancers will have their hands full in this arena, as they attempt to interact with each of the rods allowing them to take out the Emitter while simultaneously fighting off attacking Dominion enemies. A combination of speed and good teamwork can really make the difference here.

Look to the Shaper Emitter platform for an indication of which rods you’ve successfully interacted with. Green indicates that the rod’s been activated, and red means it’s in a deactivated state. Time ...

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In this video, William from YourAnthem takes you through advanced tips and tricks that will help you conquer the Cataclysm’s most challenging content.

Increasing Your Score

Why is increasing your score important? The more points you earn in the Cataclysm, the more Minor Crystals you’ll be awarded and the more you can purchase at the seasonal store (Herschel’s Hut in the Fort Tarsis market). Minor Crystals can be used to purchase Major Crystals and buy War Chests and vanity items. War Chests contain all the non-vanity items you can unlock during the Cataclysm.

So, now you understand the “why,” it’s time for some tips on how to do it!

Tip 1 – Bring your squad along. Not only will it help you when it comes to solving the puzzles, but you’ll be a...

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MoonLiteWolf takes you through the basics of Anthem’s challenging new Cataclysm content. Discover how to boost your score, gain the most rewards, why teamwork is so vital to success, and more.

Getting Started

What is a Cataclysm? It’s a limited-time event requiring practice, exploration, teamwork, and communication. To enter the event just select the “Cataclysm” option on the Game Modes menu. Once you fly ...

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FEATURES

New Story Missions - Track Dr. Harken and unravel the mystery of the Cataclysm. Available to all players who have completed the “Incursion” mission in the main storyline.
Cataclysm - Battle Vara Brom and her forces in a dangerous new game mode that evolves over time. Teamwork is heavily encouraged as you battle against the dangerous environment and time itself, unlock secrets, and master the Cataclysm to earn all new rewards and rank up the leaderboard. The Cataclysm is available on the Start of Expedition screen for all players who have completed the “Incursion” mission.

• Inversions - Sets of gameplay modifiers that impact how you face the challenges of the Cataclysm.
• Leaderboards - Finishing content in the Cataclysm mode adds to your score. Your score is updated to the leaderboard at the end of your run.
• Seasonal Currency - Complete challenges and content to earn Minor and Major Crystals. Spend th...

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The people of Bastion have much to fear – malevolent creatures roaming the wilds, fanatical Dominion forces testing their strength and fortitude – but nothing inspires as much terror and dread as a Cataclysm. They are one of the most destructive and chaotic manifestations of the Anthem –  leaving devastation and death in their wake. And now, Freelancer, it’s your turn to face the chaos head on and do your best to end it.

Your Guide to the Cataclysm

A Cataclysm is a themed, season-long event that offers unique rewards and challenges for its duration, and leaves Bastion changed when it ends. What does that mean in terms of the specific changes it will bring to the game? This article will cover the most important ones, including:

• Entering the Cataclysm, Arenas, and Freeplay
• New In-Game Currency and War Chests
• New Enemies and Rewards 
• Scoring, Inversions, and Leaderboards
• New Story Missions

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Cosmetic Fixes - Fixed a number of bugs that prevented select cosmetic items from being presented correctly in Prospero’s store and/or the Forge.

UI Fixes

●       Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would disappear on specific instances when going into the Forge (while using keyboard & mouse controls).

●       Various other minor UI bug fixes.

Combat Fixes - Fixed a bug that would sometimes cause characters and enemies to appear frozen after the frozen effect had worn off.

Matchmaking - We’ve made some additional improvements to our matchmaking experience by enabling longer timers for players to match into a squad, while also fixing a bug from a previous update that forced some players to matchmake for longer than intended. The new max limit for matchmaking should take no longer than 90 seconds.

There’s a storm on the horizon. Something big is on the way. A Cataclysm is coming, and if you own the game on PC or are a current Origin Access Premier subscriber, you can get an early look with the new Public Test Server* – available starting June 4.

What Is a Cataclysm?

It's a season-long event with new enemies to fight, mysteries to uncover, and power to be gained.

What Is the Anthem Public Test Server?

It’s a way for Anthem PC players to share their feedback about the upcoming Cataclysm experience before it’s available to everyone. Currently, the Public Test Server (PTS) is only available on PC (and in English), to anyone who owns Anthem on PC or is an active Origin Access Premier subscriber.

What Else Do I Need to Know About the PTS?

Here are the key points:

• When: starting June 4 (While we’re testing new content on the PTS, there will be occasional downtime for server restarts or maintenance, and...

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Features

• Freeplay
  • Improved the compass to show collectible items as a question mark when you are near one.
  • Added a purple target icon to show an area where an enemy that is guaranteed to drop loot will appear. When the enemy appears, they will have a white target icon.
  • Added the ability to fast travel to different strider locations from the map while in freeplay.
• Three Emerald Abyss Legendary Missions have been added.
• Load screens now display lore regarding the location that you are loading into.
• Added a simple UI for players to communicate non-verbally with each other and express themselves via emotes. This is accessed by pressing down on the D-Pad if using a controller, or B on a keyboard for PC.

General

• Fixed an issue where the “Alt” key could not be correctly used in keybinding.

Creatures

• Dominion Storm and Frost Brutes no...

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• Fixed an error where Weapon and Components stat values were not displaying correctly.
• Fixed a problem where suit power level (rarity) was not correctly being calculated based on equipped items.
• Fixed an issue with Spanish audio in a conversation in the Sunken Cell stronghold.
• Fixed an issue with French audio in a conversation in the Sunken Cell stronghold.
• Fixed an issue causing a slight delay in Salvaging at End of Expedition
• Partially defeated encounters will no longer re-dispense loot from previously defeated creatures.
• [PC ONLY] – Right clicking an item to salvage it at the end of expedition screen now requires the mouse button to be held.

New Features

• The Sunken Cell stronghold is now available to all players who have completed the main story (critical path).
• Added the ability to select contracts from the start of expedition screen rather than going to the individual contract boards in Fort Tarsis or in the Launch Bay.
• Added the ability to launch a new mission from the end of expedition screen without having to return to Fort Tarsis or the Launch Bay.
• Added the ability to access the Forge during Missions, Strongholds and Freeplay. You can now change your gear without having to return to Fort Tarsis or the Launch Bay!

General Notes

• Added additional cortex entries to explain combo, detonator, and primer abilities.
• Added new Universal Masterwork Components
  • Extended Sniper Magazine: Adds specialized storage for enhanced sniper rifle ammunition. Increases damage by 30% of base damage. Increases maxi...

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• Fixed an issue that was causing loot to drop for javelins other than the one being used.
• Addressed a number of issues that could occasionally cause Nvidia highlights to crash.
• Fixed an issue that was causing Elysian Cache items to not appear until completing another activity or restarting the game.
• The newsfeed will now properly show content again upon launching into the game.
• Fixed an issue that was causing Ursix and Titans to not spawn as frequently in Freeplay.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the screen to shake when enabling DLSS and turning off motion blur.
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause players not to be able to interact with Owen, or hear his audio at the end of the Legendary version of the mission “Finding Old Friends”.
• Titans, Ursix, Luminaries and Fury enemies should no longer disappear when another player starts an Event in Freeplay.

• Fixed an issue that was causing loot to drop for javelins other than the one being used.
• Addressed a number of issues that could occasionally cause Nvidia highlights to crash.
• Fixed an issue that was causing Elysian Cache items to not appear until completing another activity or restarting the game.
• The newsfeed will now properly show content again upon launching into the game.
• Fixed an issue that was causing Ursix and Titans to not spawn as frequently in Freeplay.
• Fixed an issue that would cause the screen to shake when enabling DLSS and turning off motion blur.
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause players not to be able to interact with Owen, or hear his audio at the end of the Legendary version of the mission “Finding Old Friends”.
• Titans, Ursix, Luminaries and Fury enemies should no longer disappear when another player starts an Event in Freeplay.

With the release of patch 1.0.4 comes the introduction of Legendary Missions. These new challenges will allow you to retrace your steps through the story, revisiting some crucial early missions with some dramatic changes to the enemies you’ll face.

Below details what you’ll need to know about these Legendary Missions.

You’ll Be Able to Play One Legendary Mission Per Day

Six Legendary Missions will be available to play, each for one day a piece. You can access that day’s Legendary Mission from your Expedition Screen, either from the Launch Bay or Fort Tarsis. You’ll get to play that day’s Legendary Mission as many times as you want (until the new one rotates in). These six story missions will be available for Legendary Missions:

• Lost Arcanist
• Incursion
• Finding Old Friends
• Tomb of General Tarsis
• Fortress of Dawn
• Freelancer Down

These Missions Will Be Brutal

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With the release of patch 1.0.4 comes the introduction of Legendary Missions. These new challenges will allow you to retrace your steps through the story, revisiting some crucial early missions with some dramatic changes to the enemies you’ll face.

Below details what you’ll need to know about these Legendary Missions.

You’ll Be Able to Play One Legendary Mission Per Day

Six Legendary Missions will be available to play, each for one day a piece. You can access that day’s Legendary Mission from your Expedition Screen, either from the Launch Bay or Fort Tarsis. You’ll get to play that day’s Legendary Mission as many times as you want (until the new one rotates in). These six story missions will be available for Legendary Missions:

• Lost Arcanist
• Incursion
• Finding Old Friends
• Tomb of General Tarsis
• Fortress of Dawn
• Freelancer Down

These Missions Will Be Brutal

We recomm...

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Strongholds are some of the toughest challenges in Anthem’s already vicious world, and anyone who can take them on deserves a hefty reward. Now, even more spoils are waiting for you in Elysian Caches, chests that spawn after you’ve overcome a Stronghold.

Elysian Caches each contain one of 162 possible vanity or crafting items, and four caches will appear at the end of each Stronghold. Everyone in your squad will be able to get the rewards from all the chests – if, of course, you have the right keys. You can get Elysian Keys by completing daily challenges, and either save up enough to open every cache yourself or have everyone on your team contribute a key of their own. Once a chest is open, you’ll all be able to get one of these surprise rewards at random:

• Decal: High Guard
• Decal: Twin Fangs
• Decal: Skull Sign
• Decal: End Times
• Decal: Rattle and Bite
• Decal: Inside Out
• Decal: Down With Decay
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Strongholds are some of the toughest challenges in Anthem’s already vicious world, and anyone who can take them on deserves a hefty reward. Now, even more spoils are waiting for you in Elysian Caches, chests that spawn after you’ve overcome a Stronghold.

Elysian Caches each contain one of 162 possible vanity or crafting items, and four caches will appear at the end of each Stronghold. Everyone in your squad will be able to get the rewards from all the chests – if, of course, you have the right keys. You can get Elysian Keys by completing daily challenges, and either save up enough to open every cache yourself or have everyone on your team contribute a key of their own. Once a chest is open, you’ll all be able to get one of these surprise rewards at random:

• Decal: High Guard
• Decal: Twin Fangs
• Decal: Skull Sign
• Decal: End Times
• Decal: Rattle and Bite
• Decal: Inside Out
• Decal: Arch and Cross
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New Features

• Legendary Missions: Allows you to replay critical path missions again with a much higher difficulty level. One mission will be available per day that has no limit on the number of times it can be completed. These missions offer a new challenge and require team coordination to achieve victory!
• Elysian Caches: Earn Elysian Keys by completing daily challenges. These keys can be used on Elysian Caches, which appear at the end of each Stronghold after the boss is defeated to unlock vanity and crafting materials. Opening an Elysian Cache creates loot for each member of the Expedition. There are 67 unique vanity unlocks available, including vinyls, victory poses, emotes, and arrivals. You will never get a duplicate vanity item! This is our first version of the ruleset for Elysian Caches in the game and we'll look forward to your feedback and the data we gather from your play.

Loot Changes

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New Features

• Legendary Missions: Allows you to replay critical path missions again with a much higher difficulty level. One mission will be available per day that has no limit on the number of times it can be completed. These missions offer a new challenge and require team coordination to achieve victory!
• Elysian Caches: Earn Elysian Keys by completing daily challenges. These keys can be used on Elysian Caches, which appear at the end of each Stronghold after the boss is defeated to unlock vanity and crafting materials. Opening an Elysian Cache creates loot for each member of the Expedition. There are 67 unique vanity unlocks available, including vinyls, victory poses, emotes, and arrivals. You will never get a duplicate vanity item! This is our first version of the ruleset for Elysian Caches in the game and we'll look forward to your feedback and the data we gather from your play.

Loot Changes

• Ches...

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It’s a new week and that means another batch of amazing new highlights from the community. If you’d like the chance to see your javelin in this round-up, be sure to tag your shots with #MyJavelin on twitter or submit them to our fan art site.

Truly incredible artwork of a ...

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