Nvidia released an exclusive trailer for Anthem. RTX GPU owners will have additional options unlocked. Demos details and Official PC System Requirements revealed
A new Anthem trailer created exclusively for Nvidia’s CES 2019 event participation revealed that DLSS – one of the new technologies available in the company’s newest generation of GPUs, will be available in BioWare’s upcoming game.Meanwhile the dates for the VIP and Public Demo are fast approaching. At the end of the month you will be able to check out the game and some of its features for yourself before you make a decision if Anthem is your next video game. The two demos will be identical in terms of content available, but the VIP demo will be accessible earlier and will grant you an in-game reward that will carry over into the final release.
The game’s official PC System Requirements have finally been revealed by EA! You will need quote a powerful machine in order to run the game in its recommended settings.
More info on all of this below. Let’s start!
What is DLSS?
While it’s not 100% clear what DLSS (Deep Learninig Super Sample) does, here is Nvidia’s official explanation about it:
Distracting jagged lines on the edges of objects in a scene, or aliasing, is a common artifact in real-time computer graphics. A common way to remove the jagged lines is to increase the number of pixels, or samples, on the line which helps to smooth it. Increasing the resolution of the entire image is not always practical, so many techniques have been developed which intelligently blend the colors of the jagged edges with the colors of nearby pixels but most of these often remove fine detail.
NVIDIA researchers have successfully trained a neural network to find these jagged edges and perform high-quality anti-aliasing by determining the best color for each pixel, and then apply proper colors to create smoother edges and improve image quality. This technique is known as Deep Learning Super Sample (DLSS). DLSS is like an “Ultra AA” mode – it provides the highest quality anti-aliasing with fewer artifacts than other types of anti-aliasing.
The trailer showcases a few very beautiful locations in the game. It also includes some gameplay elements such as flying and combat. The clip made it clear that both BioWare and Nvidia are proud of the beauty of Anthem. The environment, the creatures, the combat, even the sound – all are absolutely stunning. Some of this will, obviously, come at a steep price. It is expected that most machines and hardware will be able to be fine-tuned for a proper balance between quality and performance. DICE’s Frostbite 3 engine has proven multiple times how good it can be if the right developer hands.
Check out the trailer itself below.
Details on the Anthem’s VIP and Public Demos
Anthem releases on February 22nd. If you want to play the game earlier, you will have the chance to do that via the VIP and Standard Demos. The VIP one will be available January 25-27 and will only be accessible if you have an active EA Origin Access or have pre-ordered Anthem. The same demo will be available for all players on February 1-3.
For participating in the VIP Demo you will get an exclusive in-game reward that will be available in the final game after it releases. The regular Public Demo has no requirements, you can simply download the client and enjoy the game.
The VIP and Public Demo will not allow you to play freely, of course. In fact they will not represent the final product as a few minor changes will be made before the final release. In both demos you will start at level 10 and will be able to level up to 15. These Demos will offer specifically tailored experience to show you some of the features of Anthem, but not all. You progress will not be saved for when the game launches. In the Demo you will be able to play several different kinds of missions and check out various places and systems.
You can also play the official game earlier than its official launch. If you have an active Origin membership, you will be able to log in and start your adventure in Anthem on February 15 – a whole week earlier.
Anthem’s Official PC System Requirements
Here is what EA and BioWare believe is the minimum needed hardware to be able to play Anthem:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-6350
- RAM: 8 GB System Memory
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X
- GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory
- HARD DRIVE: At least 50 GB of free space
- DIRECTX: DirectX 11
If you want to enjoy the game’s beauty in its full capacity, you will need quite a bit stronger hardware. Below are the recommended PC Requirements:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
- RAM: 16 GB System Memory
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060/ RTX 2060, AMD RX 480
- GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory
- HARD DRIVE: At least 50 GB of free space
- DIRECTX: DirectX 11
Anthem is a big and scary step for BioWare into a brand new IP. The company is best known for their single-player games such as the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series as well as the Knights of the Old Republic RPG. With Anthem the studio risks a lot by introducing multiplayer as a core gameplay feature. Anthem will be playable solo, of course, but the emphasis here is on team-play and proper coordination between players.
In Anthem you take the role of a Freelancer. Your job is to pilot a special exosuit called Javelin and protect the human settlement from the wild and mystical dangers.
