Dragon Age veteran defends Anthem experiment: “BioWare’s always been changing”

Addressing the persistent narrative surrounding the game’s publisher, Darrah remarked that while it is convenient to place the blame entirely on Electronic Arts—and acknowledging they certainly played a role—the failure was not solely their responsibility.

The conversation comes as Anthem officially reached the end of its life cycle with the recent decommissioning of its servers. This closure has reignited discussions within the “Stop Killing Games” movement, which advocates for consumer rights in the digital age. The initiative emphasizes that players should have the final word on when a game they purchased becomes unplayable, rather than the corporation.

Looking back, the Dragon Age veteran suggested that the cancelled ‘Anthem Next’ reboot had the potential to achieve a redemption arc similar to the legendary turnaround of No Man’s Sky.