06-18-2018, 10:39 PM
E3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play
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<p>EA officially kicked off their annual EA Play 2018 FanFest Saturday with a slew of announcements, reveals, and deep dives into a handful of highly-anticipated, upcoming games.</p>
<p><strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/battlefield-v/">Battlefield V</a></em></strong> kicked off the festivities. The big news? <em>Battlefield V</em> will have a confirmed battle royale mode coming post-launch. A short trailer showcasing <em>Battlefield</em>’s classic destructibility gave us a glimpse at the Grand Operations multiplayer, though a deeper look at the War Stories single-player content is being held back for Microsoft’s E3 2018 Media Briefing. The game comes to Xbox One on October 19.</p>
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<p>The next entry in the best-selling soccer franchise, <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fifa-19">FIFA 19</a></em></strong>, will feature UEFA Champions League integration. The game launches on September 28, but in the meantime, current <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fifa-18">FIFA 18</a></em></strong> players can download a free World Cup update, taking their country of choice through the biggest tournament on the planet. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/fifa-18/bwpkgqv97n7n">A free trial of the full game is available now for a limited time on Xbox One</a>.</p>
<p>Respawn Entertainment’s Vince Zampella gave us the show’s big first reveal, confirming that the developer is working on a new Star Wars game called <strong><em>Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order</em></strong>. Set between “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” it’s a dark tale about the Jedi being hunted after the order was disbanded at the end of “Revenge of the Sith.” It’s due out Holiday 2019.</p>
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<p>Star Wars fans won’t have to wait that long to scratch their itch – new content is coming to <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/star-wars-battlefront-II">Star Wars: Battlefront II</a></em></strong>, with a new squad system, a new Starfighter mode, a new large sandbox mode, and fresh content from the Clone Wars — that means playable heroes like General Grievous, General Obi-Wan Kenobi, Count Dooku, and Anakin Skywalker. It’s all coming later this year.</p>
<p>On a slightly smaller scale, Coldwood’s Martin Sahlin returned to the EA stage to reveal <strong><em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/unravel-two/c4vklmg1hlzw">Unravel Two</a></em></strong>. Yarny returns to action, this time joined by a friend. The upcoming puzzle-platformer features solo or drop-in, drop-out co-op play, demonstrated live during a tense two-player escape from an aggressive grouse. And you don’t have to wait to play – <em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/unravel-two/c4vklmg1hlzw">Unravel Two is available right now for the Xbox One</a></em>.</p>
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<p>A second EA Originals title, <strong><em>Sea of Solitude</em></strong> from independent developer Jo-Mei Studios, was announced next. A touching journey about the nature of depression, it stars a lonely girl whose inner fears and emotions transform her into a monster. It’s your task to help her find solace in a beautiful, waterlogged world.</p>
<p>Trailers for <strong><em>NBA Live 19</em></strong> and <strong><em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/madden-nfl-19/bvf5zgd9nm52">Madden 19</a></em></strong> offered a glimpse into the next entries in the EA Sports vaunted franchises, but the biggest reveal was for the game everyone came to see: <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/anthem">Anthem</a></em></strong>.</p>
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<p>Developers from BioWare took viewers on a deep dive through their anticipated, action-packed shooter. Players will take on the role of a freelancer, tasked to explore a dangerous, storm-ravaged environment using a powerful, rocket-powered exosuit called a Javelin. Four types of Javelins will give players different ways to play – the Colossus is a big, heavy suit suitable for tanking, while the Ranger is a more nimble, generalized suit built for longer-range battles, for example.</p>
<p>A dynamic, shared world can be enjoyed with multiple players, but when returning to home base, the game shifts into a single-player experience, letting players chat with other characters, develop relationships, and gear up for their next mission. BioWare also confirmed while cosmetic items will be available for purchase, <em>Anthem</em> will not feature loot boxes. A gameplay trailer brought it all together, highlighting <em>Anthem</em>’s high-flying action, Javelin abilities, enormous enemies, and expansive, colorful world. We also got a release date: February 22, 2019.</p>
<p>We’ll have much more to share on <em>Anthem</em> and several other games throughout the week as Xbox Wire is on-site here at E3 2018. For all the latest news on these and other upcoming games, keep it dialed to Xbox Wire and don’t forget to <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/31/xbox-at-e3-2018-everything-you-need-know/">tune in Sunday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. PDT for the annual Xbox E3 2018 Briefing</a>.</p>
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<div><div class="media_block"><img src="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/Screen-8-1080-hero.jpg" class="media_thumbnail"></div>
<p>EA officially kicked off their annual EA Play 2018 FanFest Saturday with a slew of announcements, reveals, and deep dives into a handful of highly-anticipated, upcoming games.</p>
<p><strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/battlefield-v/">Battlefield V</a></em></strong> kicked off the festivities. The big news? <em>Battlefield V</em> will have a confirmed battle royale mode coming post-launch. A short trailer showcasing <em>Battlefield</em>’s classic destructibility gave us a glimpse at the Grand Operations multiplayer, though a deeper look at the War Stories single-player content is being held back for Microsoft’s E3 2018 Media Briefing. The game comes to Xbox One on October 19.</p>
<div class="video-wrapper"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/SWVtV59mczk/maxresdefault.jpg" class="lazyload start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/><noscript><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/SWVtV59mczk/maxresdefault.jpg" class="start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/></noscript> </div>
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<p>The next entry in the best-selling soccer franchise, <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fifa-19">FIFA 19</a></em></strong>, will feature UEFA Champions League integration. The game launches on September 28, but in the meantime, current <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fifa-18">FIFA 18</a></em></strong> players can download a free World Cup update, taking their country of choice through the biggest tournament on the planet. <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/fifa-18/bwpkgqv97n7n">A free trial of the full game is available now for a limited time on Xbox One</a>.</p>
<p>Respawn Entertainment’s Vince Zampella gave us the show’s big first reveal, confirming that the developer is working on a new Star Wars game called <strong><em>Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order</em></strong>. Set between “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” it’s a dark tale about the Jedi being hunted after the order was disbanded at the end of “Revenge of the Sith.” It’s due out Holiday 2019.</p>
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<p>Star Wars fans won’t have to wait that long to scratch their itch – new content is coming to <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/star-wars-battlefront-II">Star Wars: Battlefront II</a></em></strong>, with a new squad system, a new Starfighter mode, a new large sandbox mode, and fresh content from the Clone Wars — that means playable heroes like General Grievous, General Obi-Wan Kenobi, Count Dooku, and Anakin Skywalker. It’s all coming later this year.</p>
<p>On a slightly smaller scale, Coldwood’s Martin Sahlin returned to the EA stage to reveal <strong><em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/unravel-two/c4vklmg1hlzw">Unravel Two</a></em></strong>. Yarny returns to action, this time joined by a friend. The upcoming puzzle-platformer features solo or drop-in, drop-out co-op play, demonstrated live during a tense two-player escape from an aggressive grouse. And you don’t have to wait to play – <em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/unravel-two/c4vklmg1hlzw">Unravel Two is available right now for the Xbox One</a></em>.</p>
<div class="video-wrapper"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/aWY76dNvXyo/maxresdefault.jpg" class="lazyload start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/><noscript><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/aWY76dNvXyo/maxresdefault.jpg" class="start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/></noscript> </div>
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<p>A second EA Originals title, <strong><em>Sea of Solitude</em></strong> from independent developer Jo-Mei Studios, was announced next. A touching journey about the nature of depression, it stars a lonely girl whose inner fears and emotions transform her into a monster. It’s your task to help her find solace in a beautiful, waterlogged world.</p>
<p>Trailers for <strong><em>NBA Live 19</em></strong> and <strong><em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/madden-nfl-19/bvf5zgd9nm52">Madden 19</a></em></strong> offered a glimpse into the next entries in the EA Sports vaunted franchises, but the biggest reveal was for the game everyone came to see: <strong><em><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/anthem">Anthem</a></em></strong>.</p>
<div class="video-wrapper"> <img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ZFwylDNpgFc/maxresdefault.jpg" class="lazyload start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/><noscript><img src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ZFwylDNpgFc/maxresdefault.jpg" class="start-image" alt="Video forE3 2018: Anthem, Battlefield, Star Wars, and More at EA Play"/></noscript> </div>
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<p>Developers from BioWare took viewers on a deep dive through their anticipated, action-packed shooter. Players will take on the role of a freelancer, tasked to explore a dangerous, storm-ravaged environment using a powerful, rocket-powered exosuit called a Javelin. Four types of Javelins will give players different ways to play – the Colossus is a big, heavy suit suitable for tanking, while the Ranger is a more nimble, generalized suit built for longer-range battles, for example.</p>
<p>A dynamic, shared world can be enjoyed with multiple players, but when returning to home base, the game shifts into a single-player experience, letting players chat with other characters, develop relationships, and gear up for their next mission. BioWare also confirmed while cosmetic items will be available for purchase, <em>Anthem</em> will not feature loot boxes. A gameplay trailer brought it all together, highlighting <em>Anthem</em>’s high-flying action, Javelin abilities, enormous enemies, and expansive, colorful world. We also got a release date: February 22, 2019.</p>
<p>We’ll have much more to share on <em>Anthem</em> and several other games throughout the week as Xbox Wire is on-site here at E3 2018. For all the latest news on these and other upcoming games, keep it dialed to Xbox Wire and don’t forget to <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/31/xbox-at-e3-2018-everything-you-need-know/">tune in Sunday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. PDT for the annual Xbox E3 2018 Briefing</a>.</p>
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