
You'll also be able to explore a portion of Anthem's full map in freeplay mode, and take on one of the game's harder pieces of a content: a Stronghold.

The Anthem demo takes place just before the halfway point of the full game's story, and you'll be able to play through two story missions. Microsoft is having a Free Play Days For All event this weekend, from January 31-February 1, so you'll be able to play the first day of the Anthem demo on Xbox One without paying for a Gold subscription. On Xbox One and PS4, you'll need a Gold/PSN subscription, as Anthem, even when you play solo, is an always-online game. When the demo is finished downloading, you'll need to sign into your EA or Origin account to access the game. It's 26 GB on consoles and 44 GB on PC, and you can pre-load the client right now if don't want to spend time over the weekend downloading it. To participate in the open demo, you'll need to download the client first. It ends on February 3 at 6PM PT / 9PM ET, which is February 4 at 2AM in the UK. The Anthem demo starts February 1 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM UK. Both of its editions are available for pre-order. The game has a staggered launch, but will be available for all come February 22. Finally, Storm also has light armor, but its personal force field and powerful elemental attacks gives it plenty of long-range potential.Īnthem releases for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Interceptor, on the other hand, trades defense for lightning-fast speed that gets it into an enemy's face where it can deal massive melee damage before twirling out of harm's way. Colossus is the slowest of the Javelins, but it also has the toughest armor and is the only one strong enough to carry heavy weaponry and a near-indestructible shield. Ranger exists primarily as a support Javelin, but its assortment of powerful grenade, rocket, and laser abilities provides it enough explosive firepower to stand on its own. There are currently four Javelins in Anthem, each of which gives you a different range of abilities.

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