| Marvel's Avengers | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Crystal Dynamics Eidos Montréal[a] |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Director(s) | Shaun Escayg |
| Designer(s) | Magali Stretton Alisha Thayer |
| Artist(s) | Patrick Parenteau |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | May 15, 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, cooperative |
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Marvel's Avengers[1] (previously known as The Avengers Project)[2] is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix. This marks the first time Crystal Dynamics has tackled a project that wasn’t related to the Tomb Raider franchise since 2005. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers, it is inspired by the long-running comic book mythology and adaptations in other media.
The game will be released for PC, Google Stadia, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 15, 2020.
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Gameplay[edit]
The game can be played offline as a single-player experience or online with up to four people during certain aspects of the game.[3] The game will feature many customization options including abilities and costumes, which can be upgraded using a skill tree. Costumes have been sourced from 'all corners of the Marvel universe' and can be bought separately as DLC.[4][5] Players will also be able to receive free updates containing new regions and characters.[6]
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Characters[edit]
Marvel's Avengers features a large roster of characters drawn from the Marvel Universe, consisting primarily of the title team members and other superheroes, such as Captain America (Jeff Schine), Iron Man (Nolan North), Hulk (Troy Baker), Black Widow (Laura Bailey), Thor (Travis Willingham), Hank Pym, and Hawkeye,[7] as well as Kamala Khan.[8] During the game, the heroes come into conflict with several supervillains; among them are the Abomination and Taskmaster.[9]
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Plot[edit]
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The story begins on A-Day, where the Avengers are celebrating the unveiling of a second headquarters in San Francisco — including the reveal of their own helicarrier powered by a Terrigen crystal. The ceremony soon goes awry when a catastrophic incident results in most of the city being destroyed and the apparent death of Captain America. Blamed for the tragedy, the Avengers disband.
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Five years later, the rebuilt city is now under the control of A.I.M. and superheroes are outlawed. But with the world in peril once more, the only hope is to reassemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes, avenge Captain America’s death, and uncover the true culprit behind A-Day.[10][11]
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Release[edit]
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A teaser trailer announcing the game was released on January 26, 2017 from the Marvel EntertainmentYouTube channel.[12]
More than two years later at E3 2019, Square Enix hosted a press conference that shared more details on the game, including a full trailer and release date. The 14-minute presentation showcased a trailer made from in-game footage, a brief description of the gameplay including characters, multiplayer and customization, and a preview of the actors behind the game.[13] A playable demo was available to show floor attendees behind closed doors.
Notes[edit]
- ^Additional work by Crystal Northwest and Nixxes Software
References[edit]
- ^Dinh, Christine (10 June 2019). 'E3 2019: 'Marvel's Avengers' Begins at A-Day in Official Trailer Reveal | News | Marvel'. marvel.com. Marvel Entertainment. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^Marvel Entertainment (26 January 2017), The Avengers Project Announcement Trailer, retrieved 11 June 2019
- ^'Marvel's Avengers Multiplayer vs. Single-Player Options Explained'. ScreenRant. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^Barnett, Brian (21 June 2019). 'How Marvel's Avengers Character Customization Works: Skills, Gear and Cosmetics - E3 2019'. IGN. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^Makuch, Eddie (14 June 2019). 'Marvel's Avengers Game Has Microtransactions - E3 2019'. GameSpot. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^May, Rebecca April (23 June 2019). 'How the Marvel's Avengers video game's constant updates and DLC will actually work'. Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^'Marvel Teases Hawkeye's Inclusion in Avengers Game'. Comic Book. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^'Marvel's Avengers game confirms Kamala Khan's Ms Marvel at Comic-Con'. Comic Book. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^Polo, Susana (11 June 2019). 'Marvel confirms the identity of the villain in Square Enix's Avengers game'. Polygon.
- ^'Marvel's Avengers: A-Day'. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^@PlayAvengers (21 August 2019). 'In the five years since the events of A-Day, a new evil threat has emerged: Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.). They believe that science, not Super Heroes, will save the world. Reassemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes to take on AIM in Marvel's Avengers. #EmbraceYourPowers #Reassemble' (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^Marvel Entertainment (26 January 2017), The Avengers Project Announcement Trailer, retrieved 30 June 2019
- ^GameSpot (10 June 2019), Marvel's Avengers Full World Premiere Presentation | Square Enix E3 2019, retrieved 30 June 2019