Japanese video game company Square Enix has announced a partnership with Marvel Entertainment to produce a new Avengers game, which is slated for release in May 2020. The game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Google Stadia, and will feature an original story that’s separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Players can control and customise different Avengers as they fight threats to the world, and collaborate with other players in online co-op mode. Confirmed characters so far include Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Captain America, and rumour has it that more will be revealed in time.
Square Enix Partners with Marvel for Upcoming Avengers Game
Introduction
Square Enix, a Japanese video game company, has announced a partnership with Marvel Entertainment for an upcoming Avengers game. This collaboration was teased two years ago at E3 2017 and has been highly anticipated ever since. The game is set to be released in May 2020 and will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia.
The Game’s Trailer
The Avengers Project, as it was previously known, was teased with a trailer which showed iconic items from each hero, including Captain America’s shield and Thor’s hammer. The only confirmed hero at the time was Iron Man. The trailer did not show any gameplay but it provided enough to generate excitement for the collaboration. Square Enix announced at E3 2019 that a new trailer would be released during the event.
The Game’s Concept
The game will feature an original story, separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is a single-player game that can also be played with up to four people in online co-op mode. The player will control and customize different Avengers as they fight threats to the world. The game will feature a wide array of customization options, including abilities, outfits, and upgrades. The game’s concept has been described as “the definitive Avengers gaming experience.”
The Game Characters
The confirmed characters for the game include Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Captain America. Square Enix has hinted at more characters being revealed in the future. Each character has their own unique set of abilities and can be customized by the player. The game also features a villainous organization called A.I.M., which is responsible for the game’s main conflict.
Record of Square Enix’s Collaboration with Marvel
This is not Square Enix’s first collaboration with Marvel. In 2018, Square Enix released Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4, which received critical acclaim and was one of the best-selling games of the year. The new Avengers game is expected to generate similar levels of excitement and attention.
Conclusion
Square Enix’s partnership with Marvel for the upcoming Avengers game is a highly anticipated and exciting collaboration. The game’s original story, customization options, and co-op mode all promise to provide players with the definitive Avengers gaming experience. The game is set to be released in May 2020 and is sure to generate plenty of excitement and attention upon its release.