Monthly Archives: March 2021

Another Square Enix Presents Announced for Summer

Square Enix wrapped up its first, Nintendo Direct-style event Square Enix Presents. But the company says another one is right around the corner and will premiere this summer. Today's Square Enix Presents featured new reveals including games like Life is Strange: True Colors by Deck Nine Games, a new roadmap for Marvel's Avengers, and a surprise Project Athia reveal, now officially titled Forspoken. You can check out all the announcements from today's Square Enix Presents in our recap. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/forspoken-project-athia-teaser-trailer"] As for what's next, Square Enix still has some games up its sleeves that we could stand to learn more about. Chief among them is Final Fantasy 16 which the company announced last year. But there is also the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade DLC that will be out in April. Square Enix helpfully announced everything that was going to be at today's show except for a "One More Thing" style surprise for Forspoken. Hopefully, we'll get a similar approach for Square Enix's summer show so we'll know exactly what to expect. In the meantime, check out our chat with Crystal Dynamics to learn more about the Avengers roadmap and the upcoming Black Panther expansion, and also why we haven't seen Spider-Man yet. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.

Square Enix Presents Spring 2021: Everything Announced and Revealed

The first Square Enix Presents has officially arrived and begins a series of digital showcases that will help Square Enix reveal new games and give updates on existing ones. Here is every announcement from the very first Square Enix Presents, including Forspoken, Black Panther arriving in Marvel's Avengers, and Life is Strange: True Colors.

Project Athia Is Officially Called Forspoken

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/forspoken-project-athia-teaser-trailer"] Project Athia, the working title for the game by Luminous Productions for PS5 and PC, is now officially called Forspoken. We get a new look at the game, which is set to be released in 2022, and a new character named Frey Hollands, an "ordinary woman thrust into a beautiful yet cruel world."

Black Panther Arrives in Marvel's Avengers Later This Year

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/marvels-avengers-black-panther-reveal-trailer"] Marvel's Avengers will be adding Black Panther and the War for Wakanda expansion later this year.

Life Is Strange: True Colors Announced For 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/life-is-strange-true-colors-official-trailer"] Life Is Strange: True Colors will be released on September 10, 2021, and this brand new game follows the story of Alex Chen, a young woman with the psychic power of Empathy. While there will be chapter breaks, this will not be an episodic game and the full game/story will be released at once.

Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Arrives in Fall 2021

Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm will be included in the Life is Strange Remastered Collection when it is released in September 2021. It will also be available as part of the Life is Strange: True Colors Ultimate Edition.

Marvel's Avengers Gives a New Look at Hawkeye and a Preview of the 2021 Roadmap

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/marvels-avengers-operation-hawkeye-future-imperfect-gameplay-walkthrough"] Alongside giving fans a new look at Hawkeye, Marvel's Avengers revealed its 2021 roadmap, which includes the Cloning Labs, new gear and a new level cap, the Tachyon Anomaly event, a replay for the Reassemble campaign, new villain sectors, and more.

Outriders Gets a New Gameplay Trailer and Six-Minute Deep Dive

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/outriders-6-minutes-walkthrough-trailer"] Ahead of its April 1, 2021 release date, Outriders has received a brand new gameplay trailer and a six-minute deep dive.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Officially Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/tomb-raider-definitive-survivor-trilogy-announcement-trailer"] Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy has been officially announced and bundles together Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Furthermore, The Croft Manor will arrive in Fortnite Creative Mode next week and there will also be a Tomb Raider cookbook that will help celebrate Tomb Raider's 25th anniversary.

Just Cause Mobile Trailer Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/just-cause-mobile-official-trailer"] Just Cause Mobile got a new trailer, and fans will be able to get support and intel from Rico Rodriguez, Annika Svennson, and more when it arrives later this year.

Project Hitman Sniper Assassins Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/hitman-sniper-assassins-reveal-trailer"] Project Hitman Sniper Assassins is a new mobile game that is set in the Hitman universe. It will tell an original story and feature new assassins. Developed by the Hitman Sniper team, this game will arrive on iOS and Android in 2021.

AR Space Invaders Mobile Game In Development

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/space-invaders-mobile-ar-teaser-trailer"] Space Invaders returns with a new mobile collaboration between Square Enix and Taito Corp. This time, there will be a new augmented reality take on the beloved game.

Balan Wonderworld Gets a New Co-Op Trailer Before Launch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/balan-wonderworld-co-op-gameplay-trailer"] Balan Wonderworld, the new game from the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, received a new co-op trailer ahead of its release on March 26, 2021.

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back Is Coming to Steam

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back is already on PS4 and Switch, and it is now coming to PC via Steam. play with up to 3 friends in co-op, use new power-ups, and play over 200 stages.

Darius Cozmic Revelation Flies to PS4 and Switch in Late 2021

Darius Cozmic Revelation will be released on PS4 and Switch in Late 2021 and is a collection that features G-Darius HD and Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+.

New Content Is Headed to Touhou Spell Bubble

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/touhou-spell-bubble-side-story-pack-sanae-arc-trailer"] The Side Story Pack 2 Sanae Arc will be arriving in Touhou Spell Bubble on Nintendo Switch on March 25, 2021. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Project Athia Is Now Forspoken; New Glimpse of Luminous Productions’ Debut Project

After its first, fascinating tease late last year, we finally have another look at PS5-exclusive Project Athia -- and it's now got a new name: Forspoken. In a brief new trailer introduced by lead actress Ella Balinska at the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents, we get a brief look at the main character, Frey Holland, and her predicament in suddenly being thrown into a fantastical world -- complete with dragons. We see a bit more of her running from clifftop to clifftop as well as using magic -- but that's about it for now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/forspoken-project-athia-teaser-trailer"] Forspoken is currently planned for release in 2022, and it's possible that we'll see more of the game at an upcoming Square Enix Presents, as another one was announced for this summer. Project Athia was first revealed last year as Square Enix's endeavor to build something specifically for the PS5 and it will stay exclusive for at least two years. The initial reveal showed little beyond a woman protagonist thrown into a world she doesn't belong in, using magic to fight monsters, and leaping over cliffs. Project Athia was the game's working title, and what's now known as Forspoken is being created by Luminous Productions -- a new internal Square Enix studio. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story co-writer Gary Whitta is leading the game's writing team. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Project Athia Is Now Forspoken; New Glimpse of Luminous Productions’ Debut Project

After its first, fascinating tease late last year, we finally have another look at PS5-exclusive Project Athia -- and it's now got a new name: Forspoken. In a brief new trailer introduced by lead actress Ella Balinska at the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents, we get a brief look at the main character, Frey Holland, and her predicament in suddenly being thrown into a fantastical world -- complete with dragons. We see a bit more of her running from clifftop to clifftop as well as using magic -- but that's about it for now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/forspoken-project-athia-teaser-trailer"] Forspoken is currently planned for release in 2022, and it's possible that we'll see more of the game at an upcoming Square Enix Presents, as another one was announced for this summer. Project Athia was first revealed last year as Square Enix's endeavor to build something specifically for the PS5 and it will stay exclusive for at least two years. The initial reveal showed little beyond a woman protagonist thrown into a world she doesn't belong in, using magic to fight monsters, and leaping over cliffs. Project Athia was the game's working title, and what's now known as Forspoken is being created by Luminous Productions -- a new internal Square Enix studio. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story co-writer Gary Whitta is leading the game's writing team. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection Announced

Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection is a bundle of Life Is Strange 1 and Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, with enhanced visuals and animations, and it's arriving in Fall 2021. Announced in the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents broadcast for PC, Stadia, Xbox One, and PS4, the collection will be available as a standalone package, but will also be a part of the Ultimate Edition of the newly-announced Life Is Strange: True Colors. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/life-is-strange-true-colors-official-trailer"] The remastered games will include updated character and environment visuals, improved animation with facial mo-cap performances, and engine and lighting upgrades. Life Is Strange followed teenager Max Caulfield, as she navigated a high school mystery (and a possible apocalypse) using time reversal powers. In our Life Is Strange review we criticised the game's dialogue and acting, but said it finished with "a fascinating exploration of a teenager deeply affected by loss, trauma, suffering, and failure." Prequel spin-off Before the Storm told the story of Max's  troubled friend Chloe Price. Our review said that it had a "a strong single theme that’s delivered well in a story that isn’t afraid to get in a few punches." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection Announced

Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection is a bundle of Life Is Strange 1 and Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, with enhanced visuals and animations, and it's arriving in Fall 2021. Announced in the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents broadcast for PC, Stadia, Xbox One, and PS4, the collection will be available as a standalone package, but will also be a part of the Ultimate Edition of the newly-announced Life Is Strange: True Colors. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/life-is-strange-true-colors-official-trailer"] The remastered games will include updated character and environment visuals, improved animation with facial mo-cap performances, and engine and lighting upgrades. Life Is Strange followed teenager Max Caulfield, as she navigated a high school mystery (and a possible apocalypse) using time reversal powers. In our Life Is Strange review we criticised the game's dialogue and acting, but said it finished with "a fascinating exploration of a teenager deeply affected by loss, trauma, suffering, and failure." Prequel spin-off Before the Storm told the story of Max's  troubled friend Chloe Price. Our review said that it had a "a strong single theme that’s delivered well in a story that isn’t afraid to get in a few punches." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Life Is Strange: True Colors Coming in September, No Episodic Release

Life Is Strange: True Colors has been announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia with a September 10 release date - and it will be the first game in the series not to be released episodically. Announced in the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents broadcast, True Colors is a full new installment in the series developed by Life Is Strange: Before the Storm studio Deck Nine, and tells a brand new story, with almost entirely new characters, in a new location. It follows Alex Chen who, after a troubled childhood in foster care, reuinites with her brother Greg. Alex is played by Erika Mori, with a singing voice provided by singer-songwriter Mxmtoon (who performs Radiohead's 'Creep' in the game). After a mysterious accident sees Greg killed, Alex investigates what happened, using her power of psychic empathy to physically see how others are feeling around her – at the cost of potentially becoming 'infected' by their emotions. Along the way, Alex will meet many citizens of the pitcturesque mountain town of Haven Springs, including two potential love interests, Ryan and Steph (the latter of which previously appeared in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/life-is-strange-true-colors-official-trailer"] While left somewhat vague by the presentation, Deck Nine says players will be able to use Alex's powers from the very beginning of the game, and teases that you'll be able to move "freely" around Haven Springs. That could point to a less linear narrative, or a more open world, but it's not totally clear at this point. Unlike every other Life Is Strange game, True Colors will be released in its entirety on September 10 – although it will still be split into 5 chapters, so those who prefer to take a break between sections can step away. While retaining the look of previous games, Deck Nine says True Colors is a "next-generation" take on Life Is Strange, employing full performance capture for the first time and becoming the most visually advanced entry in the series. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=life-is-strange-true-colors-13-screenshots&captions=true"] Life Is Strange series creator Dontnod is currently working on a new franchise, and it appears Deck Nine has been picked by publisher Square Enix to continue the series instead. Square Enix also announced a Life Is Strange: Remastered collection today, which will be included as part of True Colors' ultimate edition. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Life Is Strange: True Colors Coming in September, No Episodic Release

Life Is Strange: True Colors has been announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia with a September 10 release date - and it will be the first game in the series not to be released episodically. Announced in the Spring 2021 Square Enix Presents broadcast, True Colors is a full new installment in the series developed by Life Is Strange: Before the Storm studio Deck Nine, and tells a brand new story, with almost entirely new characters, in a new location. It follows Alex Chen who, after a troubled childhood in foster care, reuinites with her brother Greg. Alex is played by Erika Mori, with a singing voice provided by singer-songwriter Mxmtoon (who performs Radiohead's 'Creep' in the game). After a mysterious accident sees Greg killed, Alex investigates what happened, using her power of psychic empathy to physically see how others are feeling around her – at the cost of potentially becoming 'infected' by their emotions. Along the way, Alex will meet many citizens of the pitcturesque mountain town of Haven Springs, including two potential love interests, Ryan and Steph (the latter of which previously appeared in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/life-is-strange-true-colors-official-trailer"] While left somewhat vague by the presentation, Deck Nine says players will be able to use Alex's powers from the very beginning of the game, and teases that you'll be able to move "freely" around Haven Springs. That could point to a less linear narrative, or a more open world, but it's not totally clear at this point. Unlike every other Life Is Strange game, True Colors will be released in its entirety on September 10 – although it will still be split into 5 chapters, so those who prefer to take a break between sections can step away. While retaining the look of previous games, Deck Nine says True Colors is a "next-generation" take on Life Is Strange, employing full performance capture for the first time and becoming the most visually advanced entry in the series. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=life-is-strange-true-colors-13-screenshots&captions=true"] Life Is Strange series creator Dontnod is currently working on a new franchise, and it appears Deck Nine has been picked by publisher Square Enix to continue the series instead. Square Enix also announced a Life Is Strange: Remastered collection today, which will be included as part of True Colors' ultimate edition. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Marvel’s Avengers: 2021 Roadmap Revealed, Includes Black Panther, MCU Tie-Ins and More

Marvel’s Avengers’ 2021 content roadmap was revealed today during the Square Enix Presents stream and details what fans can expect from the game following today’s Operation: Hawkeye Future Imperfect update. This includes new mission types, events, MCU-inspired outfits, plus the introduction of Black Panther and Wakanda.

Below is the roadmap image, and under that is everything we learned about the future of Marvel’s Avengers.

[caption id="attachment_2488128" align="alignnone" width="1920"]Marvel's Avengers' 2021 roadmap. (Source: Square Enix) Marvel's Avengers' 2021 roadmap. (Source: Square Enix)[/caption]

Tachyon Anomaly Event (Spring 2021)

The Tachyon Anomaly event will temporarily remove the restrictions preventing more than one of the same hero to be on each team. This will apply to all mission types (except the newly replayable campaign) and allows for any combination of heroes to team up, whether that be one of each Avenger as is currently allowed, or four Hulks if that’s what you desire.

In fact, this event will encourage you to match with more than one of the same hero, offering daily and weekly rewards for completing objectives. A brand new Tachyon Rift mission will also be introduced, taking place in the game’s Eastern Seaboard location. No exact date has been placed on this event but will be coming this Spring.

Red Room Takeover (Spring 2021)

Also coming this Spring is the Red Room Takeover, which will launch around the same time as the Black Widow movie, but won’t directly tie-in with the MCU movie. Black Widow’s age-old adversary Yelena Belova has placed surveillance chips inside of Aimbots, and it’s your job to retrieve them, find the source of this hack and “settle an old score”.

Later on in the event the Red Room will activate, meaning Yelena has infiltrated the helicarrier’s H.A.R.M room and created a challenging trap that Widow and the team must escape from. Multiple versions of this challenge will be available throughout the event. Each hero will also have quests to complete in order to earn cosmetics such as Red Room inspired nameplates.

The Cosmic Cube (Summer 2021)

The Cosmic Cube is a new villain sector coming this Summer. Newly-titled AIM Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini is at the core of this mission, which takes place after the events of the Hawkeye Future Imperfect storyline.

Players will go to the frozen tundra to uncover an AIM secret lab where Monica is creating a Cosmic Cube. The villain fight against Rappaccini is promised to be “a totally new experience” involving a techno-advanced clone army of herself.

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/marvels-avengers-black-panther-reveal-trailer"]

Wasteland Patrol (Summer 2021)

Patrol is a brand new game mode that will first be introduced to the Wasteland area released in the Hawkeye update. It’s designed as “one large overland map where players can move from one area to the next”. Enemies and activities will continuously spawn across the map without a single set objective like other mission types, allowing freedom for the player to engage with what they like doing in the area.

Omega Level Threat Missions (Summer 2021)

Currently in development but with no set release date, Omega Level Threat missions are specifically designed for multiplayer and require a “well-coordinated team to succeed”. The first of these missions is titled “Resolution” and is based on the last mission of the Kate Bishop story chain. It involves fighting the recently introduced Super Adaptoid enemy and offers custom glowing green gear for each hero based on this enemy type.

Cloning Labs is the 2nd Omega Level Threat mission (after originally being something planned to drop just weeks after Marvel Avengers’ release). It is 4-player only and the longest mission in the game. In the last encounter, based on the player’s skill level, up to 4 Abomination clones can spawn to really put you to the test.

War for Wakanda Expansion (Later in 2021)

Black Panther is joining the Marvel’s Avengers roster of heroes later this year. His introduction in the War for Wakanda expansion will include a Wakandan Jungle biome to explore, new villains including Ulysses Klaue or “Klaw”, plus a new outpost, new hero outfits and an increase to the power level cap.

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvels-avengers-black-panther-screenshots&captions=true"]

MCU Inspired Outfits

A much fan-requested addition, Marvel Cinematic Universe inspired outfits are on their way to Avengers, though no timescale or details on how these will be acquired have been given as of yet.

The team at Crystal Dynamics are hoping this signals a corner being turned for Marvel’s Avengers, following a slower than scheduled start to the game’s lifecycle. Studio Head Scot Amos states that they are aiming to “be transparent” and “deliver at high quality when it’s ready”. The reveal of a clear roadmap with content for fans to look forward to is a good first step in this direction.

Today sees the release of the game's second new hero, Hawkeye, alongside the Future Imperfect campaign, and next-gen versions of the game. We also learned that the game isn’t going free-to-play anytime soon, and that the PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man hero won’t be coming until Summer 2021 at the very earliest. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Marvel’s Avengers: 2021 Roadmap Revealed, Includes Black Panther, MCU Tie-Ins and More

Marvel’s Avengers’ 2021 content roadmap was revealed today during the Square Enix Presents stream and details what fans can expect from the game following today’s Operation: Hawkeye Future Imperfect update. This includes new mission types, events, MCU-inspired outfits, plus the introduction of Black Panther and Wakanda.

Below is the roadmap image, and under that is everything we learned about the future of Marvel’s Avengers.

[caption id="attachment_2488128" align="alignnone" width="1920"]Marvel's Avengers' 2021 roadmap. (Source: Square Enix) Marvel's Avengers' 2021 roadmap. (Source: Square Enix)[/caption]

Tachyon Anomaly Event (Spring 2021)

The Tachyon Anomaly event will temporarily remove the restrictions preventing more than one of the same hero to be on each team. This will apply to all mission types (except the newly replayable campaign) and allows for any combination of heroes to team up, whether that be one of each Avenger as is currently allowed, or four Hulks if that’s what you desire.

In fact, this event will encourage you to match with more than one of the same hero, offering daily and weekly rewards for completing objectives. A brand new Tachyon Rift mission will also be introduced, taking place in the game’s Eastern Seaboard location. No exact date has been placed on this event but will be coming this Spring.

Red Room Takeover (Spring 2021)

Also coming this Spring is the Red Room Takeover, which will launch around the same time as the Black Widow movie, but won’t directly tie-in with the MCU movie. Black Widow’s age-old adversary Yelena Belova has placed surveillance chips inside of Aimbots, and it’s your job to retrieve them, find the source of this hack and “settle an old score”.

Later on in the event the Red Room will activate, meaning Yelena has infiltrated the helicarrier’s H.A.R.M room and created a challenging trap that Widow and the team must escape from. Multiple versions of this challenge will be available throughout the event. Each hero will also have quests to complete in order to earn cosmetics such as Red Room inspired nameplates.

The Cosmic Cube (Summer 2021)

The Cosmic Cube is a new villain sector coming this Summer. Newly-titled AIM Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini is at the core of this mission, which takes place after the events of the Hawkeye Future Imperfect storyline.

Players will go to the frozen tundra to uncover an AIM secret lab where Monica is creating a Cosmic Cube. The villain fight against Rappaccini is promised to be “a totally new experience” involving a techno-advanced clone army of herself.

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/18/marvels-avengers-black-panther-reveal-trailer"]

Wasteland Patrol (Summer 2021)

Patrol is a brand new game mode that will first be introduced to the Wasteland area released in the Hawkeye update. It’s designed as “one large overland map where players can move from one area to the next”. Enemies and activities will continuously spawn across the map without a single set objective like other mission types, allowing freedom for the player to engage with what they like doing in the area.

Omega Level Threat Missions (Summer 2021)

Currently in development but with no set release date, Omega Level Threat missions are specifically designed for multiplayer and require a “well-coordinated team to succeed”. The first of these missions is titled “Resolution” and is based on the last mission of the Kate Bishop story chain. It involves fighting the recently introduced Super Adaptoid enemy and offers custom glowing green gear for each hero based on this enemy type.

Cloning Labs is the 2nd Omega Level Threat mission (after originally being something planned to drop just weeks after Marvel Avengers’ release). It is 4-player only and the longest mission in the game. In the last encounter, based on the player’s skill level, up to 4 Abomination clones can spawn to really put you to the test.

War for Wakanda Expansion (Later in 2021)

Black Panther is joining the Marvel’s Avengers roster of heroes later this year. His introduction in the War for Wakanda expansion will include a Wakandan Jungle biome to explore, new villains including Ulysses Klaue or “Klaw”, plus a new outpost, new hero outfits and an increase to the power level cap.

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvels-avengers-black-panther-screenshots&captions=true"]

MCU Inspired Outfits

A much fan-requested addition, Marvel Cinematic Universe inspired outfits are on their way to Avengers, though no timescale or details on how these will be acquired have been given as of yet.

The team at Crystal Dynamics are hoping this signals a corner being turned for Marvel’s Avengers, following a slower than scheduled start to the game’s lifecycle. Studio Head Scot Amos states that they are aiming to “be transparent” and “deliver at high quality when it’s ready”. The reveal of a clear roadmap with content for fans to look forward to is a good first step in this direction.

Today sees the release of the game's second new hero, Hawkeye, alongside the Future Imperfect campaign, and next-gen versions of the game. We also learned that the game isn’t going free-to-play anytime soon, and that the PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man hero won’t be coming until Summer 2021 at the very earliest. [poilib element="accentDivider"]