Thanks to some recent developer live streams from Bioware, prospective Anthem fans now have a better idea as to how Bioware is handling the loot system in the upcoming sci-fi looter-shooter. Anthem will feature several different rarities for gear, and players can seek out certain activities and difficulties if they want to better their chances at increasing their gear score.
It seems that Anthem’s gear system will feature a few different rarities for players to chase after: Common (White), Uncommon (Green), Rare (Blue), Epic (Purple), Masterwork (Orange), and Legendary (Yellow). This is a fairly common array, and it should be similar to what players of other looter-shooters like Diablo, Destiny, or Borderlands can find in their respective games.
Anthem will feature several loot tables that will reward powerful gear to players based on pilot level and the difficulty they are playing. So if players are playing on Grandmaster difficulty, they will have a higher chance at Legendary gear versus Normal difficulty. High-end content, like Strongholds, will also net a better chance at more rare rewards. Bioware has also stated that single player gameplay will be less rewarding than multiplayer gameplay.
The Javelins players acquire during their time in Anthem will have plenty of customization options, ranging from simple cosmetics tweaks to detailed stat buffs and alterations. Components in Anthem will allow players to tweak and fine-tune loadouts to fit a specific role for each Javelin. Some components will be universal for all Javelins, while others will be Javelin-specific to fit the role of each of the unique Javelin models. Components will also not be tied to the cosmetic element of the gear, so players can have any helmet they want on while still benefiting from the Components.
If Bioware gets the loot system right, Anthem may be a huge hit for players looking to play the game as a hobby. Destiny 2 players loved some of the changes that came with Forsaken due to the more in-depth loot system Bungie designed after their mistakes in Year 1 of the game. If Bioware is learning from Bungie’s mistakes, then perhaps players will really have something to look forward to when Anthem launches in a few short months.
Anthem launches on February 22 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One