The studio behind "Anthem," BioWare, is known for narrative-driven affairs — the "Dragon Age" series, the "Mass Effect" series, and more.
That's why "Anthem" is such a surprise. It's a gameplay-driven, online-only game. That's a first for BioWare, and it has some fans worried. Where is the story? Where are the characters?
The answer, it seems, is "in Fort Tarsis."
In humanity's last stronghold, you'll encounter characters who may or may not give you missions. You'll interact with the crew that maintains your crazy robot suit. Perhaps you'll visit a vendor or two and pick up some swanky gear upgrades?
The point is that the main "story" of the game plays out in Fort Tarsis — the missions you do outside of the fort are the same missions that everyone else will play, and they focus on combat more than narrative storytelling.