Cortex

The Cortex is Anthem's collection of gameplay objectives and in-game lore. Various pieces of information will be added to it as you explore the world. A notification will appear in-game when an entry is added. The Cortex is comprised of several sections:

Journal

Lists active and completed missions, contracts, and more.

This log is divided into several sections:

• Critical Objectives
• Agent Quests
• Agent Contracts
• Strongholds
• Feats

Challenges

Progression information for various optional objectives.
See the Challenges page for more info.

Library

A collection of textual information gathered on various objects, characters, and lore.
See the Library page for more info.

Armory

A collection of information relating specifically to weapons and armor.
See the Armory page for more info.

Mailbox

A place to read mail received from NPCs.
See the Mailbox page for more info.

Tutorials

Helpful tips for how to play the game.
See the Tutorials page for more info.