ANTHEM discussion thread [PSA: VIP Demo Jan 25-27, Open Demo Feb 1-3 | PS4/XB1/PC]

[apathetic]

That you can use the codes you get to get into the demo on any version is a pretty good thing. No need to worry about getting the proper one or sync up with the person giving/receiving.

Also I can understand people's hesitation/skepticism on the game. Even as someone who is super excited for it (enough for me to put Origin on my computer when I have avoided it at all costs before) I have some of the same concerns and doubts. I guess it helps that the biggest draw for me was the movement ability along with the flying/exploration and everything has pointed to those looking really fun to me.

 

[Yu Narukami]

If nobody else wants to do it, I'll post the code begging thread tomm around this time. I don't see a specific release time for the pre-load, but I'm assuming it's morning PST (lunch est) like usual

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The tweet I posted earlier says midnight UTC, whatever that means.

 

[lucebuce]

The tweet I posted earlier says midnight UTC, whatever that means.

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It means 00:00 GMT. That's about 8 and a half hours from this post.

Adjust accordingly for your region.

 

[jorgejjvr]

so can i pre order this on best buy and/or amazon and get a code to download right away?

Whats the right process?

 

[Cornbread78]

The tweet I posted earlier says midnight UTC, whatever that means.

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none of the normal online media outlets have reported anything specific


12am UTC is 7pm est according to Google, so that would mean tonight then?

 

[JMY86]

We will have to sort out how to divide up the VIP demo codes. I am guessing we get a thread for that, so I will give out whatever codes I get.

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Same here. I am double dipping on PC and X1X but I'm not sure if I will get 6 friend codes as both are linked to the same EA account.

 

[lucebuce]

12am UTC is 7pm est according to Google, so that would mean tonight then?

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yes

 

[Yu Narukami]

It means 00:00 GMT. That's about 8 and a half hours from this post.

Adjust accordingly for your region.

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I think it's the 23rd at midnight, so tomorrow.

 

[Spider-Man]

What the fuck Bioware and EA!

NO CANADIAN RETAILER HAS SENT OUT CODES YET

Why do we always have to be last and treated like shit for this. FIX THIS

 

[Cornbread78]

OK, so the thread has to go up in a few hours then, time to get it together real quick, lol.

I think it's the 23rd at midnight, so tomorrow.

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Of maybe not.....

 

[nosleep1138]

Thanks all.

I thought they said no MT in the past while it was no lootboxes.

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Always been cosmetic only to my knowledge.

 

[lucebuce]

I think it's the 23rd at midnight, so tomorrow.

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OK, so the thread has to go up in a few hours then, time to get it together real quick, lol.



Of maybe not.....

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It's simple guys

 

[Deleted member 4970]

I'm in the US, but I just used a VPN to order from Amazon UK and I got a code (and my order cancelled) immediately!

 

[Raide]

I ordered via the Xbox Dash. I wonder when the codes appear?

 

[Theorry]

Amazon UK glow in the dark case

 

[zarnold56]

so can i pre order this on best buy and/or amazon and get a code to download right away?

Whats the right process?

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I pre-ordered the game on PS4 form Best Buy today and got the code like 30 mins later.

 

[Cornbread78]

It's simple guys

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So it IS tonight then, right?

 

[apathetic]

Amazon UK glow in the dark case

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The front cover looks the same as the Best Buy preorder one in the US, but no mention of glow in the dark on it's product page.

 

[iFirez]

So it IS tonight then, right?

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Demo Preload? Yeah. Should be up at midnight UTC which is midnight UK time. We're unsure how long the demo will take to propagate to PSN and Xbox Live though - we just know that midnight UTC is when it will be on Origin for sure. Hopefully consoles at the same time if everything triggers at the right time.

OH ALSO Everyone, can we list the file sizes of the demo across all 3 platforms once we can preload please. Just @ me and say "PS4: 29.3GB" or "PC:33GB" or however much they actually end up being. THANKS!

 

[Raide]

Amazon UK glow in the dark case

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Damn. I have the digital LoD version and I would love that case haha.

 

[Cornbread78]

Demo Preload? Yeah. Should be up at midnight UTC which is midnight UK time. We're unsure how long the demo will take to propagate to PSN and Xbox Live though - we just know that midnight UTC is when it will be on Origin for sure. Hopefully consoles at the same time if everything triggers at the right time.

OH ALSO Everyone, can we list the file sizes of the demo across all 3 platforms once we can preload please. Just @ me and say "PS4: 29.3GB" or "PC:33GB" or however much they actually end up being. THANKS!

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OK, so I'll post the thread a couple hours ahead of that then. I already have it put together (not that it needed more than a sentence, but hey), I just need to cut an paste it, lol.

 

[Razgriz417]

sorry if this has been asked but does anyone know if the vip demo code locks you into only 1 version of the demo or will you have access to all 3 platforms? Im waffling between PC and PS4 and hope to get the bonus for both if possible

 

[Theorry]

sorry if this has been asked but does anyone know if the vip demo code locks you into only 1 version of the demo or will you have access to all 3 platforms? Im waffling between PC and PS4 and hope to get the bonus for both if possible

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Locks you into one version i believe. But as vip you get other codes to give out and those are multiplatform. So technically you can use one of those on the other platform.

 

[lucebuce]

Cornbread78 Include this link in the thread: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend

 

[iFirez]

OK, so I'll post the thread a couple hours ahead of that then. I already have it put together (not that it needed more than a sentence, but hey), I just need to cut an paste it, lol.

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Well this is interesting: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend Looks like the friend code link is now available.

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Beaten by the one and only lucebuce

Oh and which thread you posting soon Cornbread78 ? The code begging one?

 

[Quinton]

I'm looking forward to the chance to discuss my thoughts on this game fairly soon. I'll be able to base my writing on the demo rather than the closed alpha, thus preventing me from breaking the alpha's NDA.

 

[Raide]

I'm looking forward to the chance to discuss my thoughts on this game fairly soon. I'll be able to base my writing on the demo rather than the closed alpha, thus preventing me from breaking the alpha's NDA.

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Same. I intend to do a good writeup since I cannot air my Alpha thoughts.

 

[Spider-Man]

If anyone has an extra code for Xbox One please let me know.

No Canadian retailers are sending out codes and this is ridiculous with pre-load tonight.

 

[apathetic]

Damn. I have the digital LoD version and I would love that case haha.

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If you are in the US bestbuy has the steelbook for sale for $10 as well as it being free with a preorder.

 

[Galava]

FYI I cannot get VIP invites with the RTX promotion copy. That also could mean that the promotion copies do not have VIP Demo access (at least now).

 

[Spider-Man]

Is there a BioWare account here that can be pinged to see why Canadians are being ignored about this right now?

 

[Complicated]

No friend codes available yet for EA Access subscribers either.

 

[knuckles]

I ordered via the Xbox Dash. I wonder when the codes appear?

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I am in the same boat. I think (hope) it will just show up in our ready to install list when it becomes available.

 

[Deleted member 4072]

Amazon UK glow in the dark case

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This should be made the default Legion of Dawn edition case. I was put off buying it for lackof a steelbook. Where is this available?
Edit: Just seen it's amazon exclusive. They are selling it for 19.99 seperately or 89.99 with LoD edition.

 

[AzerPhire]

Is there a BioWare account here that can be pinged to see why Canadians are being ignored about this right now?

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Be patient. The beta doesn't start till the 25th. Even if we get the codes on the 24th that is still enough time to download it.

 

[Buttchin-n-Bones]

It does have shield. Its a real shield tho and has a blue bar of health.

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That's not shields, that's a shield.

 

[deafmedal]

If you are in the US bestbuy has the steelbook for sale for $10 as well as it being free with a preorder.

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I ordered the case having gone digital, would be cool if superfluous (as is ordering a case lol) if it is glow in the dark asswell :)

 

[Raide]

I am in the same boat. I think (hope) it will just show up in our ready to install list when it becomes available.

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Hopefully it does.

 

[Cornbread78]

Cornbread78 Include this link in the thread: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend

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Well this is interesting: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend Looks like the friend code link is now available.

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Beaten by the one and only lucebuce

Oh and which thread you posting soon Cornbread78 ? The code begging one?

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I'll post code begging thread in a couple mins.

Demo thread Thurz

 

[sleepr]

Devs are starting to give away codes on twitter.

 

[Theorry]

That's not shields, that's a shield.

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Yes but it acts like the shields from the other classes. If you look you see the Collosus doesnt have blue shield bar at the top left as the other classes.
Yet its there above the real shield when you use it.

 

[SweetNicole]

I'll post code begging thread in a couple mins.

Demo thread Thurz

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Yeah, codes are live, so go ahead and get the code begging thread up please.

 

[Cornbread78]

Yeah, codes are live, so go ahead and get the code begging thread up please.

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Thread is up:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/an...all-have-3-new-best-friends-in-waiting.95048/

 

[SweetNicole]

FYI for anyone with Origin Access Premier, you need to add Anthem to your library then go the link: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend

Otherwise it says you don't have access.

 

[Arih]

No code from my retailer yet. Has everyone gotten their codes?

 

[apathetic]

No code from my retailer yet. Has everyone gotten their codes?

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Some retailers send them out immediately, others still haven't, and that depends on region as well.

 

[Chrno]

sorry, do we know how big the demo will be on PC?

 

[Coolduderedux]

Ready to pre order, but I don't know if I want to get the Legion of Dawn edition. I feel like with these types of upgrades, they're cool to start with but you always end up finding better gear.

 

[SweetNicole]

Thread is up:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/an...all-have-3-new-best-friends-in-waiting.95048/

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I would recommend adding at the top that:

All codes/links are multiplatform. Each code (url link) has three uses. Each person who qualifies for the VIP Demo gets one code/link.

If you have VIP Demo access, you can get your code here: https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos/refer-a-friend

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E: Also mention using the hide /hide tags for people giving codes away.

 

[Razgriz417]

Locks you into one version i believe. But as vip you get other codes to give out and those are multiplatform. So technically you can use one of those on the other platform.

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Thank you