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Anthem's Servers Shutting Down: Players Reflect on Legacy

1/8/2026

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BioWare's Anthem will shut down its online servers on January 12, 2026, making the game unplayable.
Players who purchased the game face reinstall issues and errors claiming they do not own it.
Since its 2019 launch, Anthem has faced criticism for poor content and narrative and is largely delisted from digital stores.
As the shutdown nears, players share final tributes online, reflecting on Anthem's troubled legacy and BioWare's reputation.

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BioWare's Anthem will shut down its online servers on January 12, 2026, making the game unplayable.
Players who purchased the game face reinstall issues and errors claiming they do not own it.
Since its 2019 launch, Anthem has faced criticism for poor content and narrative and is largely delisted from digital stores.
As the shutdown nears, players share final tributes online, reflecting on Anthem's troubled legacy and BioWare's reputation.