The first major game of the year is a jetpack-powered blockbuster that could take down 'Destiny' - here's what we know about 'Anthem'
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Ben Gilbert
Jan 11, 2019, 22:11 IST
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The first big new game of 2019 is coming on February 22: "Anthem" is a massive blockbuster title for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
The game is being made by EA's BioWare studio, which is most well-known for its hugely popular "Mass Effect" series.
But "Anthem" is a major new franchise for the studio, and it's far more focused on gameplay than narrative development - it's more similar to Activision's "Destiny" than previous BioWare games.
The first huge game of 2019 is nearly here: "Anthem" is scheduled to arrive on February 22 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC players.
So, uh, what is it?
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Well, it's the first major new franchise from EA's storied BioWare studio - a crew that's most well-known for having created the beloved "Mass Effect" series - in years. And that means it's got some absurdly high expectations to meet.
With "Anthem" just a few weeks away from launch, we're diving in to what we know about the first huge game of 2019:
First and foremost: What is "Anthem"? It's a lot like "Destiny."
Unlike "Destiny," "Anthem" is a third-person shooter. Also unlike "Destiny," "Anthem" has a major focus on mobility — your character has a jet pack!
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So, what do you do in "Anthem"? You take out monsters!
But "Anthem" is more than just fighting monsters and flying around — there's a whole city to explore when you're not taking down bad guys.
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Fort Tarsis is full of life:
It's a mash-up of cultural influences with futuristic tech, along the lines of the many backwater planets in "Star Wars."
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The characters in Fort Tarsis are incredibly impressive-looking, and they showcase the gorgeous graphics of "Anthem" in a way that little else does:
Still on the fence? We are too. Thankfully, EA is putting out a public beta for the game on February 1.
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"Anthem" otherwise arrives on February 22 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Check out an overview right here:
But really, you should see "Anthem" in action. Here's a closer look at gameplay:
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