‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

BioWare's online multiplayer game Anthem will shut down on January 12, becoming unplayable as servers go offline. Players can spend remaining in-game currency, but can't buy more. The game's 2019 launch was criticized, and plans for an overhaul were canceled in 2021. This shutdown highlights growing concerns about preserving online games and protecting consumer investments in digital content. The "Stop Killing Games" movement is pushing for solutions to keep games playable after official support ends.