Anthem's long-promised limited-time Cataclysm event is finally here Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Anthem's long-promised limited-time Cataclysm event is finally here Available now on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 6 Aug 2019 22 comments It's been a long-time coming, but Anthem's Cataclysm update - a limited-time event, introducing new story missions, challenges, and more - has finally been released into the live game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Cataclysm was originally scheduled to arrive in May, as part of Anthem's first "Act" of post-launch content. However, following the game's tepid reception, developer BioWare opted to postpone almost all of its initial plans in order to focus on improving the core experience. Finally though, in May, BioWare was ready to discuss Cataclysm - which it had previously called a "massive, world-changing" event that would introduce Anthem's "most ambitious and challenging content" - in more detail. Cataclysm, it explained, would be a limited-time affair, playing out over the course of eight weeks. The bulk of its action would take the form of a single-objective challenge, designed to be played repeatedly in order to maximise multipliers and climb the leaderboards. New Inversions would be introduced on a weekly basis, offering a fresh twist on the core experience. Cataclysm has been available on Anthem's public test server, in various limited forms, since June. However, today marks its debut in the live game, with BioWare detailing exactly what players can expect to see, should they choose to log-in for a nose about, via its latest post. It's a long ol' list, but the headline additions are new story missions ("Track Dr. Harken and unravel the mystery of the Cataclysm," says BioWare), available once the main storyline's Incursion mission is compete, plus the Cataclysm event itself. As part of the update, Anthem gains leaderboards, as well as seasonal currency - earned by completing Cataclysm's various challenges - that can be exchanged for limited-time rewards in the new seasonal store. BioWare has also detailed its gameplay modifying Inversions, promising that two will be active each week during Cataclysm. Inversion effects include the likes of increased gear recharge rates, damage immunity when picking up ammo, an increase in damage dealt when at low armour, and more. Today's update also brings difficulty changes, a Luck overhaul (Luck has been removed from all items and replaced with bonus armour), and there are three new weapons classes - pulse accelerators, volt casters, and blade slingers - with three Masterwork/Legendary only variants. BioWare has also launched a new Guild App, enabling players to create and join a guild, and chat with members. Guilds can then be viewed in-game so that members can team up and play. The full list of changes and additions in Anthem's version 1.3.0 release - which is available now on Xbox One, PS4, and PC - are detailed in BioWare's latest update post. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store