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EA Shuts Down Anthem, Players Hope for Revival

1/12/2026

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Electronic Arts (EA)'s online multiplayer game Anthem has officially gone offline, ending access for players.
Anthem launched on February 22, 2019.
The game faced significant performance issues and delays, and EA planned an overhaul called Anthem NEXT, which stalled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EA announced the server shutdown in July, giving players six months to play before the final closure, and some players hoped for revival via community-run servers.

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Story summary

Electronic Arts (EA)'s online multiplayer game Anthem has officially gone offline, ending access for players.
Anthem launched on February 22, 2019.
The game faced significant performance issues and delays, and EA planned an overhaul called Anthem NEXT, which stalled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EA announced the server shutdown in July, giving players six months to play before the final closure, and some players hoped for revival via community-run servers.