One of thebiggest gamesunveiled at E3 2017 wasAnthem, EA’s answer to shared world multiplayer titles likeDestinyandThe Division. There was some confusion about the game’s release window in the wake of the reveal, which has now been clarified by the studio.
An update to EA’s YouTube channel shortly after theAnthemteaser trailer aired stated that the game would launch in spring 2018. However, this was redacted by the time more footage was shown at Microsoft’s conference, at which point it was stated that its release would in factcome in fall 2018.
Now, the officialAnthemwebsite has gone live, and it states front and center that the game is set to launch in fall 2018 — which makes sense for a game with the potential to be a huge commercial success. What remains to be seen is what sort of competition the title will be up against at that time.
WithDestiny 2launching this year, it’s more than likely that DLC for the game will still be dropping whenAnthemhits the scene. However, while the sequel looks set to be just as successful as its predecessor, the fact that it will have been available for a full year should ensure that both titles can coexist.
There is a possibility that a sequel toThe Divisioncould hit in 2018, which might provide some direct competition forAnthem. That being said, there are doubts about whether or not Ubisoft is planning to continue the franchise, after developer Massive Entertainment wasassigned to theAvatarlicenceearlier this year.
Anthemis clearly abig priority for EA, and could well be one of the cornerstones of its output for the next decade. It all depends on whether or not players get invested in the experience — and a fall 2018 release window should give the game just enough breathing room from its biggest competition,Destiny 2.
Anthemlaunches in fall 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
