eSAFETY GUIDE

Anthem

13+
minimum age according to Anthem
13+ minimum age according to Anthem

What is Anthem?

Anthem is an online multiplayer action role-playing video game published by Electronic Arts (EA). The game is set on a dystopian planet inhabited by monsters, mutants and destructive energies. You can control one of four ‘Freelancers’ fighting to defend the human race and stop villains from breaching the city walls. Freelancers wear one of four, customisable exo-suits called Javelins, which have different levels of strength, unique abilities and gaming style.

Anthem can be played in single or multi-player mode with teams of up to four people. The game also features on social and live streaming platforms like Twitch [https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/twitch]and Youtube[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/youtube].

Anthem is a paid game, with in-app purchase offered to players for extra loot and armour packs. Players can communicate by voice or text chat in Anthem and through third-party voice chat apps like Discord[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/discord].

Website: ea.com/en-gb/games/anthemExternal link[https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/anthem]
Platforms: PC, XBOX ONE, PS4. 
Anthem Companion App: AndroidExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.gp.anthemcompanion&hl=en_AU], Apple iOSExternal link[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anthem-app/id1474992710].

How do people use Anthem?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use multiplayer action role-playing video games like Anthem.

Anthem is used for: gaming[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/staying-safe/gaming], messaging/online chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messaging-online-chat], voice chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/voice-chat], online relationships[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/online-relationships], screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture] and in-app purchasing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/in-app-purchasing].

How can you report inappropriate content or behaviour, block a player or request your data be removed?

These links are provided by Electronic Arts (EA):

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Electronic Arts (EA):

  • Privacy PolicyExternal link[https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/WEBPRIVACY/US/en/PC/]
    EA’s policy on how it handles your personal information.
  • Update your privacy settingsExternal link[https://help.ea.com/au/help/account/update-your-privacy-settings-and-email-preferences/]
    Get tips on keeping your account as secure as possible. 
  • Avoid phishingExternal link[https://help.ea.com/en-gb/help/faq/phishing-what-it-is-and-how-to-avoid-it/]
    Learn how to avoid phishing attacks and protect your account information.

This link is provided by Electronic Arts (EA):

Last updated: 10/04/2025

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.