Anthem is the next big Bioware game, and it’s a game that is aiming to be much more than just another Bioware title. It’s one that wants to provide an expansive world, a deep co-op experience, and of course, the narrative that is expected to go alongside the Bioware name. Now, given the more multiplayer nature of the game, Bioware is going to have playtests to help improve and test out the online elements. On a blog post, the director for the game spelled out what it would be like:
“We conduct playtests to ensure the key systems and technology that power the game will hold up when we launch. For this one specifically, we are focusing on load balancing and scale testing our servers and matchmaking. We will be focusing the time windows of the playtest to give you the best opportunity to experience a slice of the game with others. We will also shut down the servers and games multiple times without notice and bring them all up again. This playtest is all about the group experience and the dedicated servers. We’ve focused the content on what is outside of Fort Tarsis to give you a chance to enjoy that experience. We’ve purposely built a small slice of the game, so we can look at those things while you play and enjoy the game. Therefore, the content in this playtest is about a month old and isn’t reflective of how the game looks and performs today or how it will at launch.”
The Director went on to note how important Anthem was to him and to Bioware.
“Anthem is a world and story that has lived inside of my heart and mind for a long while. Two and a half years ago, we revealed Anthem at E3. And last night, we finally shared more about our story with a new trailer at The Game Awards. Seeing the amazing reactions was a much needed reminder of why we work so hard.”
The game releases February 22nd, 2019.
