Games getting delisted is never fun, even when they weren't best-in-class to begin with. Unfortunately, it tends to be the sad reality for live-service titles, especially if they failed to take off at launch or sustain that momentum later on. The latest victim, Anthem, is about to reach the end of the line.
Anthem will shut down on Monday, January 12 (as noted by PlayStation LifeStyle), giving those interested in playing the game one last weekend of potential fun. The end-of-service applies to all platforms, so Xbox, PlayStation, and PC users will all be equally affected. Anthem has already been removed from sale on digital storefronts, but it's still possible to buy physical copies or third-party key listings (at your own risk) if you're intent on playing before the shutdown.
Anthem was developed by legendary RPG studio BioWare, but it quickly became the poster child for the studio's decline. While the game has some engaging mechanics, it lacks the quality storytelling and diversity of gameplay that made titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age great.
If anything, it's surprising that Anthem made it this far, as EA ended active support for the title much...
