Captain America & Black Panther Game Delayed Indefinitely
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– Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a World War II action-adventure game featuring Captain America and Black Panther, written by Amy Hennig of Uncharted fame.
– The game has been delayed again and will not be released in early 2026, with no new release window announced.
– It was originally scheduled for holiday 2025 and previously delayed to early 2026 for additional polish.
– Set in Occupied Paris, the game is based on the comic series Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers and includes characters like Steve Rogers, Azzuri, Gabriel Jones, and Nanali.
– This is currently the only Black Panther game in development, as EA canceled its own project and closed the studio working on it.
The highly anticipated video game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, featuring Captain America and Black Panther, has been postponed indefinitely. Skydance Games confirmed the delay, moving the release window beyond early 2026. The studio explained that this decision stems from a commitment to achieving the high-quality standards expected by both the development team and the gaming community.
Originally slated for a holiday 2025 launch, the game had already been pushed to early 2026 for additional refinements. Now, with no new date provided, it appears the project requires more substantial work than initially anticipated. Penned by acclaimed writer Amy Hennig, known for her work on the Uncharted series, the game is set in World War II-era Occupied Paris. It draws inspiration from the comic series Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers.
Players will join forces with Steve Rogers, the Wakandan leader Azzuri, Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones, and Nanali, a spy chief from Wakanda. Since its initial announcement in 2021, the project has generated significant buzz, with teasers at D23 Expo in 2022 and a full Unreal Engine 5 trailer in 2024. Despite impressive cinematic previews, actual gameplay footage has yet to be revealed, leaving fans eager for a clearer picture of the final product.
This title represents a rare opportunity for Black Panther fans, especially since Electronic Arts canceled its own planned Black Panther game and closed the associated studio. The gaming landscape has shifted considerably since Rise of Hydra received its initial approval. Many hope the extended development time will ultimately result in a standout experience worthy of the wait, though a 2026 release now seems increasingly unlikely.
(Source: Kotaku)
