The Next Big Marvel Game Has Been Delayed to 2026
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Marvel games have been very successful in recent years, with smash hits like Marvel's Spider-Man (and its follow-ups, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2) and Marvel Rivals both seeing massive success among fans and gamers. The success of these games has been followed up by many more Marvel games entering development, and one of the games supposed to launch this year has just been delayed.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), developer Skydance Games revealed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, has been delayed into early 2026. The developer says that it's taking more time to polish the game and make it "the best possible version," and one that "lives up to [the company's] vision."
Marvel 1934: Rise of Hydra Launch Update
We have an important update: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will now be launching in early 2026.
Taking this additional time will allow us to add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience, and one that lives up to our vision.
We have some exciting things in store and look forward to sharing more soon!
— The Marvel 1943 Team
Black Panther standing at the front of a dimly lit cave in a screenshot for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Black Panther standing at the front of a dimly lit cave in a screenshot for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Skydance Games
Marvel 1943 was first announced in October 2021 as a triple-A action-adventure game set in occupied Paris in 1943. Based on the 2010 Marvel Comics series Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of our Feathers, the game will see Captain America teaming up with Black Panther to stop the rise of the villainous group Hydra.
Important update regarding MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra. pic.twitter.com/cIACq7dqtz — Skydance Games (@SkydanceGames) May 13, 2025
The game was being headed up by industry legend Amy Hennig, the creator of the Uncharted series and a key developer on Legacy of Kain, Jak and Daxter, and Battlefield Hardline, among many others. Hennig had previously been working on a Star Wars game called Project Ragtag with EA development team Visceral Games, which unfortunately shut down before development could be completed.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was originally planned to be released at some point in 2025, and more details were revealed for the Marvel game late last year, with a first look at the game's Wakanda setting.
"Wakanda at this point in time is hidden away from the outside world and protected by this impenetrable jungle," Hennig told Entertainment Weekly at the time.
"They are non-interventionist, but events transpire that pull them into the conflict. They have to protect their interests. The world is getting smaller. No satellites yet, but there will be soon. You can shoot down planes that maybe want to fly over Wakanda, but how long can you stay in the shadows?"
No specific platforms have been announced for Marvel: 1943, but it's expected the game will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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