E3 2018: Bioware's Anthem Release Date Announced at EA Play

Anthem is the latest title to be announced in the looter shooter genre that Bungie's Destiny and Ubisoft's The Division have been on top of lately, but have failed to grab a complete hold of. EA and Bioware have seen the opportunity to create Anthem and become the leader in the popular genre.

During today's EA Play E3 2018 Conference, EA and Bioware showed off a new trailer and gameplay footage for Anthem and announced a release date for Anthem, as the highly anticipated title will be coming February 22nd, 2018.

Anthem throws players into a world where they will take on the role of freelancers who are charged with the task of exploring uncharted worlds and protecting humanity from dangerous creatures and other enemies. The freelancers are equipped with specialized suits called Javelins that can outfitted with a various array of weapons and abilities. 

In the same manner of Destiny and The Division, the latest shooter looter in the industry is being designed as service type of game that will be updated and is designed to be played with other players. However, it was confirmed during the EA Play E3 2018 press conference that the title from EA and Bioware will be able to be played completely solo. 

As with the three different character classes that Destiny employs with the Titan, Hunter and Warlock, Bioware's looter shooter will allow players to take on specific roles with unique Javelins that offer abilities and weapons that will let players choose how they would like to play.

Anthem was first revealed during last year's E3 conference, but now players have a solid amount of gameplay footage and a confirmed release date to dive into, until Anthem becomes available on the market and challenges Destiny and The Division franchises in the looter shooter genre.

(cover photo courtesy of EA)