If you’ve been keeping tabs on Anthem, you’ve no doubt seen some of the enemies players will need to dispose of in order to complete missions, and various other objectives. Curious what the Anthem enemies that are known so far? Thankfully, Reddit user Superfluous999 has took it upon himself to round up all the known Anthem enemies, and how they’re classified.

Note that this is not the complete Anthem enemies list, but rather, just the ones we’ve seen from the developer livestreams, gameplay trailers, and the like.

Outlaws:

• Basic (various types w/ different weaponry, i.e. Gunner, Shotgunner, Rocket Trooper, there may be more)
• Outlaw Lancer (Javelin-like suit)
• Outlaw Elementalist (Storm-like suit)

Dominion:

• Basic (various types w/ different weaponry, i.e. Shocktroopers)
• Frost Brutes (brutes w/ modern weaponry attached to their backs)
• Valkyries (Storm-like suit)
• Frost Hounds (may be Wolven that are tamed/controlled)
• Furies (I suspect there could be a non-Dominion controlled version but haven’t seen it)

Scars:

• Basic (various types w/ different weaponry, like Scrappers, Destroyers)
• Hunters/Scouts (shielded types w/ special weaponry & attacks)
• Luminary (robot spider-thing)
• Enforcer (shield enemy w/ flamethrower)
• Turrets

Wildlife/Natural:

• Brutes (long armed, troll-like monster)
• Ursix (huge gorilla-like monster)
• Wolven
• Wyverns
• Skorpions (digesters, workers, etc.)
• Spiders (…ewww)
• Tesilars (creatures with electricity tendrils on their backs)
• Korox (large herd animals)
• Anrisaur (crustacean-like animal, hard carapace armor)

Supernatural (for lack of a better category name):

• Titans
• Elementals (various types, seemingly summoned by shaper relics and titans)

Bosses:

• Swarm Tyrant

Just to add further legitimacy to the list, BioWare Development Manager Camden Eagar acknowledged the list, and even shared how they’re classified.

I probably have the nomenclature wrong, but it looks like enemies have a three-part classification that defines its “species” (for lack of a better word), its type, and its rank.

For example: Skorpion – Elite Worker

Where Skorpion is the species, Worker is the type, and Elite is the rank. Correct?

BioWare: There may be exceptions to this rule but generally yeah this is correct. We want to convey rank, faction, and creature type so you’ve got the information you need before engaging. In most cases I think it is usually Rank -> Species/Faction -> Type.

In other Anthem news, we’re just a few days away from the VIP demo going live, and here’s how to redeem the code if you’rt part of the early access group. We’ve also posted an early look at Anthem’s map, and even a damage chart showcasing each javelin’s abilities.

In just a few short days, gamers from around the world will be able to take part in the Anthem VIP demo that should give them a taste of what to expect come February 22, 2019.

While a demo usually just consists of a portion of the final game, the same can’t be said for a shared world services game like Anthem. BioWare will have players skip the tutorials, the in-game economy will be different, and lots more. Over on Twitter, Executive Producer Mark Darrah touched upon the differences between the Anthem demo vs launch build the studio is currently toiling away on.

So how’s the Anthem demo different from the game?
– we start you in the middle
– no tutorials
– no pilot picker
– balance is super different
– economy is completely different
– 6 weeks less bug fixes
…

— Mark Darrah (@BioMarkDarrah) January 19, 2019

– with only 1 story arc, I think the mission/stronghold/freeplay balance will be off a bit
– slightly less nuanced PC controls
– we’ve renamed a few things for clarity in the main game

— Mark Darrah (@BioMarkDarrah) January 19, 2019

So how’s the Anthem demo different from the game?
– we start you in the middle
– no tutorials
– no pilot picker
– balance is super different
– economy is completely different
– 6 weeks less bug fixes
– with only 1 story arc, I think the mission/stronghold/freeplay balance will be off a bit
– slightly less nuanced PC controls
– we’ve renamed a few things for clarity in the main game

That’s more than a handful of differences, no? Of course, if the combat is satisfying, and the loot grind is rewarding, then I don’t think players will mind what the differences are. And it’s not like the game is taking a turn for the worse in the time it’s being developed.

In other Anthem news, check out our early look at the game’s map, and there’s also a damage chart that shows us some of the different abilities each javelin has.

Based on what we’ve seen of Anthem so far, the game world looks to be huge, which is to be expected, given players will be able to fly around the environments. During yesterday’s livestream by BioWare, the studio showed us a quick look at the Anthem map, and it’s huge!

Reddit user DaanLyb made a small overlay of the map, which gives us an idea on how big the game world is.

If you see the bottom part of the image, you’ll notice a red line, and this is the flight path, and it’s more pronounced for the latest trek, and it fades in time.

Note that it isn’t know whether this is the entire game world map, or if there’s more. BioWare has been mum on that part yet. If this is indeed just one part, perhaps the game has multiple maps which is akin to Destiny’s multi-planet set up. Also, based on what we’ve seen from gameplay, players won’t be able to traverse an area in one straight line given how there are mountains, vast bodies of water, etc., in the way.

For more Anthem stuff, make sure to check out this damage chart to see the abilities and ultimates that are known so far. If you’re looking forward to next week’s VIP demo, head on over here to see how to redeem your 16-digit code.

While we’ve already seen how Anthem plays in the various gameplay videos BioWare has released, there’s a lot more to the shard world shooter than just shooting things; each javelin has different abilities, ultimates, and even melee attacks.

If you want a crash course or cheat sheet on the Anthem damage chart, we’re here to help! Twitter user Matt Needler (FireDragon04), has whipped up a quick Anthem damage chart graphic that outlines most of what’s known so far. Check it out below (reposted with permission).

Needler also says that in the first day of the VIP demo set to start next week, he’ll have a “version 1” of the Anthem damage chart once he’s tested some stuff in real-time. Note that we don’t know the exact damage values of each attack just yet given the game’s only accessible to the developers. Needler also states the following regarding the star-shaped icon:

NOTE The new star shaped icon that can be seen on the chart is currently unknown what it means, it is possibly a single target or aoe type of detonator ability. We have only seen it twice so far (gameplay video today and the livestream [sticky grenade] so we’re not sure what it is for yet). However I speculate that this star icon is to show AoE detonate abilities while the other icon is for single target detonators.

In other Anthem news, BioWare released a new six-minute video detailing the story, progression, and customization players can expect in the game. If you need help redeeming a code or how to download the demo client, check here.

BioWare is once again continuing its weekly Anthem livestream today, and this time, we’re going to see the game’s weapons!

The Anthem livestream today officially starts at 1 p.m. PST/3 p.m. CT, and will have BioWare Lead Producer Ben Irving, Game Designer Emily Taylor showing us brand new gameplay, and hopefully, new info is revealed too.

Watch live video from anthemgame on www.twitch.tv

If you want more Anthem gameplay, check out gameplay footage of Fort Tarsis exploration, as well as our first look at how the snipers work in the game.

Don’t forget, the Anthem VIP demo starts next week, and MP1st will be on-hand to cover it to let you know the real deal.

If you’re hyped to try out Anthem well before its February 22 release date, chances are you’ve pre-ordered the game in order to be part of the Anthem VIP demo wave. While those who pre-ordered digitally won’t have to jump through hoops in order to gain access, some might be wondering just what the code given by retailers and by EA is for, since it can’t be used on the PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live.

Thankfully, we’re here to help! In an email, EA outlined just what to do with your 16-digit code! Once you get your Anthem VIP code, here’s the next few steps:

You can use this code across any platform by visiting ea.com/games/anthem/anthem-demos  and sign in using your EA Account information.

• If you don’t have an EA Account, click Create your EA Account to make one.
• On the next page, press “Redeem Code” and enter the VIP Demo code you received.
• You’ll now have access to the VIP Demo site. Click How to Play and then pick your platform.

You can preload the game from the 23^rd of January, and be ready to play on the 26^th of January.

Got that? Good. Now, for those wondering what time they’ll be able to play the Anthem VIP demo after pre-loading on the 23rd, we have the full Anthem demo schedule for both VIP and public demos! And yes, this includes the start and end times, too.

Here’s the official Anthem demo start and end times straight from EA’s Community Manager (via EA’s Answers help site):

• The VIP Demo starts on January 25th at 9:01am PDT (4:01pm UTC) and ends on January 27th at 6pm PDT (3:00am UTC).
• The Open Demo starts on February 1st at 9:01am (4:01pm UTC) PDT and ends on February 3rd at 6pm PDT (3:00am UTC).

The launch will be simultaneous for all regions.

For everything Anthem, go bookmark our Anthem game hub, as we’ll be reporting on every little tidbit of info we can find. Make sure to check back on MP1st as we gear up for the VIP demo, which we’ll be diving into with videos, an impressions piece and more.