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:
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.