When does Anthem come out? It's a complicated answer, but here are all the details

By Sam Loveridge
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Starting today, you can play Anthem on PC and Xbox One if you're an EA Access / Origin Access subscriber

We're dangerously close to the launch of BioWare's upcoming Anthem game, so now is the time where a lot of people are wondering exactly when does Anthem come out? Now, usually with games that's a cut and dry answer, but thanks to EA's game subscription services, with Anthem it's a bit more complicated. 

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Technically, the official Anthem release date is Friday, February 22. But, thanks to the PC-based EA Origin Access, and the Xbox One-based EA Access subscription services, you can technically start playing from Friday, February 15. Here's how it all breaks down:

When does Anthem come out? February 15 for EA Access  subscribers

OK, so if you want to play Anthem like right now, you're going to need to subscribe to Origins Access on PC or EA Access on Xbox One. Here's how it works.

ORIGIN ACCESS ON PC
Cost - £3.99 / $4.99 a month or £19.99 / $29.99 per year
Anthem access level on Feb 15 - 10 hour trial

ORIGIN ACCESS PREMIER ON PC
Cost - £14.99 / $14.99 a month or £89.99 / $99.99  per year
Anthem access level on Feb 15 - Full game

EA ACCESS ON XBOX ONE
Cost - £3.99 / $4.99 a month or £19.99 / $29.99
Anthem access level on Feb 15 - 10 hour trial

What time do the Anthem servers go live on February 15?

The Anthem servers go live today, February 15, at the following times:

West Coast USA - 7AM PT
East Coast USA - 10AM ET  
UK - 3PM GMT
Europe - 4PM CET

When does Anthem come out? February 22 for everyone else

Now if you're playing on PS4, you have no choice but to wait until February 22 for the real date as to when does Anthem come out. And if you're not willing to join up to EA Access or Origin Access, then that's when you'll get normal pre-order / digital store access to the game. 

What time do the Anthem servers go live on February 22?

When Anthem actually launches on February 22, the servers will go live at the following times:

West Coast USA - 9PM PT (Feb 21)
East Coast USA - 12AM ET
UK - 5AM GMT
Europe - 6AM CET

Sam Loveridge
Sam Loveridge
Global Editor-in-Chief, GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge is the Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar, and joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.