Edward

This is a really common suggestion, and I totally get why. It sounds like a straightforward solution. But unfortunately, turning a live-service game like Anthem into a fully offline or single-player experience is likely a lot more complicated than it seems.

Many of the game’s core functions, like login authentication, mission scripting, AI logic, world events, timers, and more, are all handled by EA’s servers. The client wasn’t designed to run these things on its own.

To make it work offline, you'd need to replicate or shift all that server-side logic to the player’s machine. That means increased CPU and memory usage, potential stability issues, and possibly much higher system requirements — especially since Anthem already pushes many systems hard as it is.

So while the idea sounds good on paper, the technical lift to make it happen could be enormous. Even more work than just finding a way to allow the community to host servers on their own.

This is my petition, and seeing it mentioned here is absolutely wild.

A lot of people dismiss petitions because many of them don't lead anywhere. That’s usually because they’re purely emotional appeals: “Save this!” or “Stop that!”. Without offering real solutions.

What makes this petition different is that it presents a clear, actionable solution: allow the community to host their own servers. This approach not only preserves the game but also removes the burden of hosting costs from EA. It’s a win-win.

In fact, the petition is one part call to action, one part technical solution, and one part business case. EA can continue to sunset official support while still justifying the sale of Anthem, especially as interest in the game spikes due to recent shutdown news. My own friend group is suddenly trying to play Anthem just because they know I still have access to it.

Dismissing petitions as ineffective misses the real issue: most don’t propose solutions, they just make demands. This one is different. It’s practical, cost-effective, and rooted in community support.

Let’s make it happen.