Anthem Shuts Down in Two Weeks: Last Chance to Play!

Players have just two weeks left to dive into BioWare’s sci-fi action RPG, Anthem, before its servers go offline on January 12, 2026, rendering the game unplayable.

Anthem was launched during a period when always-online games were all the rage, even if they didn’t require multiplayer. This means that when the servers for games like Anthem and Ubisoft’s The Crew are shut down, it’s game over; they become unplayable. The lack of offline modes in such titles has sparked advocacy from game preservationists, including movements aimed at saving games from being lost forever.

If the thought of Anthem’s impending shutdown has piqued your interest in its gameplay, which features players piloting Iron Man-esque mech suits, you’ll need to have already purchased the game to experience it. Following EA’s announcement in July about the server shutdown, the game was also pulled from digital storefronts, making it difficult to buy. Your best bet now is to check local game shops for any disc copies that might be available at a bargain.

This loot shooter marked a departure from BioWare’s usual focus on single-player, character-driven RPGs and, in hindsight, was a significant misstep. Anthem launched to a mixed reception, with critiques highlighting that its blend of ideas didn’t quite hit the mark. After a rocky start, BioWare aimed to revamp the game with a project called Anthem Next, but that was ultimately scrapped in 2021.

Since then, BioWare has released the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a remaster of the original trilogy, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which didn’t meet EA’s sales expectations. The studio is now working on the next installment of Mass Effect, though details on its release or storyline remain under wraps.

So, if you have Anthem gathering dust in your library from a past sale, now’s the time to install it and see what the game has to offer—at your own risk.