Anthem Runs on Private Server in Fan Test as Community Weighs Revival
EA's January 12 shutdown left the online-only game inaccessible, and a new proof-of-concept shows limited two-player play without the missing centralized profiles.
Overview
- A YouTuber known as And799 posted a January 17 video showing Anthem operating via a client-as-server setup with two accounts in the same session.
- The creator stressed it is a personal proof-of-concept rather than a release and noted that key player data resides on BioWare’s servers, blocking a full return.
- Reporting indicates core gameplay can run locally, but features tied to EA/BioWare’s backend, including online profiles, remain unavailable.
- Fan groups, including the Cenotaph project and communities on Reddit and Discord such as The Fort's Forge, are coordinating early preservation and revival efforts.
- Moderators of r/anthemthegame reversed plans to archive the subreddit on January 31 and are seeking new volunteers to keep discussion of potential projects active.