Summary
A newMarvelgame could be in development, according to the latest rumors surfacing online. Currently,Marvelis licensing five games, includingMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, which may release sometime in 2025. This new game would mark five games under Marvel’s wing with no set release date, joining the ranks with the untitledIron ManandBlack Panthergames,Marvel’sWolverine,and Marvel’s Blade.
The Marvel Gamesdivision was founded in 2009, but the earliest traces of its catalog trace back to 1982, with the release ofSpider-Manon the Atari 2600. Over four decades later, Marvel Games released multiple successful AAA titles, whilemobile games likeMarvel Snapcontinue to provide gamers with non-stop content in the palms of their hands.
In a social media post from Kurakasis, an announcement is expected in 2024 to make everything official. The game’s title is rumored to beMarvel Rivalsand it will allegedly be aAAA first-person shooterthat takes place in the Marvel Universe. The rumor first began when an unnamed studio in China posted a listing on its official LinkedIn company account, seeking new employees to work on a AAA budget game. The company’s location was set in Guangzhou, China, which happens to be the same city NetEase headquarters are located. With its hand in prior mobile Marvel games, it wasn’t long before the pieces were put together.
How Marvel Rivals Could Work As A FPS
A first-person shooter introduced in the Marvel Universe could be a refreshing twist on what fans have grown used to with past releases. WhileSpider Man 2was a blockbuster success, it’s encouraging to see some risks being taken to offer gaming fans a different approach. However, like most rumors circulating online, it’s best to take the information with a grain of salt until concrete evidence is unveiled with an announcement from NetEase.
First-person shooters also come with the possibility of microtransactions, which is something NetEase isn’t unfamiliar with. BothMarvel Super WarandMarvel Snapare mobile games with the option to purchase extra content through their microtransaction system, and first-person shooters are known to have the same. While a Marvel game with a new genre may be appealing to many, some expectMarvel Rivalsto fall intothe same rabbit hole asFortnite, a fun, battle royale game with a substantial market that lures in players looking to get the upper hand or buy the new aesthetic of the week.
Unlike the many planned releases of 2025 and beyond, Marvel doesn’t have more to offer than its single-player action games, leading some gamers to look for something different. ShouldMarvel Rivalscome to fruition, it would break from the status quo and represent a new chapter in Marvel’s gaming universe. Marvel has released its fair share of blunders over the years, withMarvel Avengersperforming below expectationsandGuardians of the Galaxyreceiving mixed reviews. A first-person Marvel game may be what fans have been looking for, and time will tell if the AAA budget and hype built around it will be worth it.
Marvel
Marvel is a brand associated with a wide array of popular superhero comics, movies, television shows, and merchandise. The company owns the rights to popular characters like The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Deadpool, and many more.
