Update 1: Official project logo released. Full press release at the end of the article.
Well, the big announcement wasn’t about Kingdom Hearts 3, after all. Instead, what we got I believe is way better. For a while we’ve heard rumblings about a new Marvel game being developed by an unknown company Now those rumors can be put to rest as Marvel and Square Enix have announced “The Avengers Project”. So far it looks like Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal are attached to the project.
Introducing The Avengers project from @SquareEnix, @CrystalDynamics, and @EidosMontreal! #Reassemble pic.twitter.com/0ppcquTIWi
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 26, 2017
Update 2: Official trailer added:
So what is The Avengers Project? Well, other than the fact that it will space multiple game partnerships, not much really. All we were treated to was some rendered footage which a voice-over. During that footage, we’ve heard samples from several well-known Marvel heroes, in addition to some battle damaged equipment scattered around. Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, one of Iron Man’s gauntlets and possibly Hawkeye’s glasses, can be seen. It seems like the Avengers are no more and this initiative is an attempt to bring the team back together.
That’s about it, so there’s really not much to go on at the moment.
Expect to hear more about this as the info is released.
#Reassemble
Official press release:
The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise. Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come. More details on The Avengers project and other games will be announced in 2018.
The world premiere teaser trailer of The Avengers project can be seen here.
“By partnering with Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal, we are now working with two of the industry’s most talented and respected game development studios to bring Marvel stories to life in ways our fans have never experienced,“ said Jay Ong, Senior Vice President, Games & Innovation, Marvel Entertainment. “The Avengers project is a perfect example of how Marvel is making games a key part of the landscape for Marvel storytelling, alongside comics, television and film. We can only do this by matching our greatest Super Heroes with the world’s top developers, such as the creative minds at Square Enix.”
“Marvel’s diverse, innovative universe has created millions of longtime fans, including all of us,” said Phil Rogers, CEO, Square Enix Americas and Europe. “It’s exciting to bring together Square Enix’s award-winning development studios with Marvel’s extraordinary storytellers to establish a new entertainment powerhouse. This collaboration of passion and talent will craft epic, imaginative experiences allowing gamers to live out their Super Hero dreams like never before.”
