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Anthem Will Have Matchmaking For Every Activity In The Game

BioWare’s newest IP Anthem is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of 2019, with fans itching to jump into the world the EA owned developer has created. While excitement is high for the upcoming multiplayer Sci-Fi experience, a common concern amongst fans is the issue of gaining the full experience intended within the game when other players aren’t available to play. Now, a lead producer on the project is confirming details that will help players ease themselves, knowing that there will always be players to group up with.

Responding to a question on Twitter yesterday, lead producer on Anthem Ben Irving confirmed that “there is matchmaking for every activity in the game.” While the statement does comes off a bit vague, Strongholds, free roaming, missions and much of the core gameplay seems to be a given at this point. Players will likely find this feature to be most useful when attempting to tackle Strongholds, which require four players to enter. Traditionally, matchmaking in experiences like Anthem and Destiny (open, shared world shooters) has proved to be a bit problematic. The latter of the two listed in destiny saw multiple revisions to its matchmaking system over its two entries. While the confirmation of matchmaking within the game does ease many players’ minds, Irving went on to clarify that matchmaking is an optional feature that you can opt out of.

Anthem, which was officially shown and announced at Microsoft’s E3 2017 press conference, sets players in the role of a Freelancer who sets out to leave their civilization to explore the surrounding landscapes. Controlling exosuits called Javelins, players will fight and explore their way through a vast world in hopes of finding a better tomorrow. In traditional BioWare fashion, the game will also feature a heavy emphasis on single player content, through their trademarked storytelling excellence.

Anthem is set to release on February 22, 2019 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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EA, BioWare Announce Anthem Closed Alpha December 8th-9th, Register Now

The newest IP from developer BioWare and publisher EA, Anthem, is currently set to launch in February 2019. While fans have feared that the game may be in trouble of facing delays, due to the crowed February release calendar and rumored development issues, EA has announced that the game will be holding an Alpha testing phase in the coming weeks.

In a post released this week on EA’s support site, the publisher announced that they will be hosting a close alpha period for the upcoming multiplayer-focued from December 8th-9th, 2018. To participate in the upcoming Community Playtest, hopeful gamers can register via the EA Community Playtesting site with their EA account. The closed alpha will be available on all supported Anthem platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

EA is only allowing those who register through their Community Playtesting site, including those who have pre-ordered Anthem, or have one of EA’s premium Origins packages. No exclusive offers to join will be available for those who do own one of the previous items/subscription. Those who are chosen to participate in the closed alpha will be bound to a strict NDA (non-disclosure agreement), in which player will not be able to stream, record gameplay footage, or share any information on the current build of the game, outside of previously released information or marketing materials. If servers become full, EA says players are welcomed to join a waiting list, assuming more sessions will be occurring as the release date for the game creeps closer.

Recently, rumors have begun to make the rounds on message boards and other gaming outlets stating that the game is struggling to be playable at a respectable level on current generation hardware, and may be pushed to a cross generation release with the heavily rumored 2020 launch date of the ‘PlayStation 5’. With news of this closed alpha being released very soon, fans of the upcoming futuristic third person shooter may be able to breath a sigh of relief.

For more information on how to register and the requirements to do so, head over to EA’s Help site. Anthem is set to release in February 2019.

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Dragon Age Announcement Coming This Month Teases BioWare

Fans of the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age have been waiting patiently for news regarding the future of the series since its last entry in the series, Dragon Age Inquisition, launched in 2014; but it seems that drought has neared its end.

In a post via the company’s official blog, BioWare’s Casey Hudson teased that new information regarding the what’s next for the series will be popping up in December. “If you’ve been following these blows, or myself and Mark Darrah on Twitter, you know we’re also working on some secret Dragon Age stuff” the long time BioWare developer stated. “Dragon Age is an incredibly important franchise in our studio, and we’re excited to continue its legacy. Look for more in this in the coming month (though I won’t tell you where to look…)”.

Coincidentally, December is the month that happens to hold one of the biggest gaming events of the year, the Game Awards. In recent years, the show has began involving an increasing number of game announcements and surprises, which has cemented it as one of the highlights of the gaming year for both fans and industry members alike. With the event’s viewer base annually increasing, releasing new information at the annual show may look to be one of the likeliest guesses on where to expect BioWare to speak. It was also announced that new footage for BioWare’s upcoming game Anthem will be shown at the event as well.

In 2014, Dragon Age: Inquisition took home the coveted Game of the Year award at thhe Game Awards, along with several other accolades throughout the year’s award season. BioWare continues to look to regain parts of their longtime fan base, which suffered a hit due to the poor reception surrounding Mass Effect: Andromeda in 2017. The company has also stated its continued commitment to the Mass Effect IP as well recently.

BioWare’s next project, Anthem, is scheduled to release in February 2019.