Bioware has confirmed that although its upcoming multiplayer action-RPG Anthem will feature post-launch story content, all of these releases will be free of charge.

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The news comes courtesy of GameRant , which reports that Bioware made the announcement during its PAX West Panel.Bioware hasn't given any further details about what Anthem's post-launch content will look like, but given that the announcement has specifically mentioned that there will be no charge for story content it's likely there will be some sort of paid DLC on the horizon. Bioware has previously insisted that the game won't feature loot boxes and won't give players the ability to "pay for power" , but that doesn't rule out cosmetic enhancements of some sort dropping as part of a paid DLC package.Previous publicity for the game has heavily featured Bioware's concept of "Our World, My Story" , intended to be indicative of the fact that the game reflects Bioware's rich history of storytelling while also embracing the game's multiplayer functionality. Game director Jon Warner has previously said the studio doesn't want gamers to "feel any regret" over the time or money they invest in the game.For players who can't wait to get their hands on Anthem, pre-orders or membership of the EA Access or Origin Access schemes will allow access to a full demo beginning on February 1 , with a number of as-yet-unannounced alphas and betas before that date.For more on Anthem, take a look at some things we know about the game , check out Bioware's Anthem AMA , or see some hands-on gameplay impressions Anthem launches February 22 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

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