Anthem

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Anthem is an always-online multiplayer action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts (EA). The game was released on February 22, 2019 on the PlayStation 4, Windows and Xbox One. On July 3, 2025, EA announced that Anthem's servers will be shut down on January 12, 2026. As the title is exclusively online-only, the closure of the servers renders the game unplayable, even offline.

Anthem

Basic Information
Release Year	2019
Product Type	Action, role-playing Video Game
In Production	Yes
Official Website	https://www.ea.com/games/anthem

Consumer impact summary

EA shutting down the game servers has led to consumers who've spent money and time on the game to no longer have access to the product they rightfully paid for, even for offline use. As a result of said actions, many consumers feel disdain towards the brand, their current and future offerings or the industry as a whole.

Anthem Server Shutdown

Server shutdowns (2025.07.03)

Main article: Anthem Server Shutdown

On July 3, 2025, EA announced that the Anthem servers would be sunset on January 12, 2026. Since the game was designed to require connection to the Anthem servers, the game would become unplayable following the shutdown of the servers. According to the terms of service that all consumers must agree to in order to play the game, this action by EA to revoke the purchase from the consumer is legal and permissible so long as 30 days notice was provided.

Further reading

• The Crew shutdown
• Stop Killing Games