Anthem Producer Wants to Reboot the Game

Anthem Producer Wants to Reboot the Game

Key Takeaways

  • A former Anthem producer is interested in a reboot due to the game’s untapped potential and diehard fan base.
  • Anthem was ultimately abandoned after failing to meet EA’s expectations and receiving negative reviews.
  • While BioWare has moved on to other games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, fans may still hope for an Anthem reboot.

As a dedicated Anthem player who has spent countless hours exploring the beautiful yet troubled world of Fort Tarsis, I can’t help but feel a glimmer of hope when hearing about former producer Ben Irving’s interest in a reboot. The game may have been BioWare’s stumble, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many fans who saw its untapped potential.


One of the former Anthem producers has recently expressed interest in working on a reboot of the controversial multiplayer game. While Anthem is widely considered BioWare’s biggest failure, it seems the game still has some diehard fans.

In 2019, the game “Anthem” was launched, marking a significant shift for BioWare as they are primarily recognized for their large-scale single-player RPGs. Following the release of “Mass Effect Andromeda,” which received mixed feedback, Anthem sold more than 5 million copies, yet it fell short of EA’s expectations and was met with mostly unfavorable or neutral reviews. This essentially sealed the game’s fate, leading to its decline in popularity. An initiative called “Anthem Next” was initially proposed by BioWare, but it was ultimately canceled in 2020, leaving Anthem largely ignored by all but a handful of gamers.

One of the producers behind ‘Anthem’, Ben Irving, has recently shown interest in reviving this game. Currently working at Crystal Dynamics, Irving expressed his delight about the number of people who remain passionate about ‘Anthem’ even after all these years. In response to Irving’s post, many fans of BioWare’s multiplayer RPG concurred, stating that ‘Anthem’ was hindered by a rushed development process. They argued that the game had the potential for greatness but didn’t receive enough support and ended up being a live service game that fell prematurely.

Former BioWare Producer Is Interested In an Anthem Reboot

Previously, an ex-BioWare team member, Ian Saterdalen, has shown interest in the game Anthem. As far back as 2023, he voiced concerns that Anthem was developed in just 15 months, which is unusual for a game of such magnitude. This rapid development, according to him, may have hindered Anthem’s potential greatness, preventing the birth of Anthem 2.

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness when I think about Anthem, a game that holds a special place in my heart. It’s not every day we see developers expressing their sorrow over projects they’ve worked on, but given the circumstances, it’s understandable for Anthem to be an exception. The reality is, it’s highly improbable that Anthem will make a comeback, either as a reboot or a sequel.

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2024-10-28 21:04