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EA Shuts Down BioWare’s Anthem, Leaving the Game Unplayable

An always-online design leaves owners locked out with no refunds.

Overview

  • EA switched off Anthem’s servers on January 12, 2026, with players reporting final disconnects at roughly 2:05 pm EST.
  • Because the title lacks any offline mode, the shutdown makes all content inaccessible on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
  • EA has indicated it will not provide refunds related to the closure.
  • Ahead of the cutoff, some owners on the EA App were unable to reinstall the game, while a subset reported disc-based installs still worked.
  • Fans marked the end with farewell posts, streams, and last-minute trophy hunts, as former executive producer Mark Darrah said the project caused lasting damage to developer careers.