Marvel’s Midnight Suns from Firaxis Games is out in March 2022

 

 

2K and Marvel Entertainment have announced Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a new tactical RPG set on the dark side of the Marvel Universe that brings players together to confront supernatural forces. Live among the Midnight Suns, the world’s last line of defense against the underworld. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is currently scheduled for release in March 2022 and will be available on Windows PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo™ Switch via Steam and epic games store.

 

Thanks to a twisted marriage of evil power, magic and science known as Hydra, the Mother of Demons resurrected Lilith after centuries of sleep. Lilith will do anything to complete an ancient prophecy and summon her evil master Chthon. Pushed to the threshold, the Avengers desperately try to fight hellfire with fire, enlisting the help of midnight suns (Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik and Ghost Rider), young heroes with supernatural powers. Together they resurrect an old warrior – Lilith’s abandoned child and Hunter, the only hero known to have defeated him.

 

“We’re excited to work with Firaxis Games, which combines the history of developing extraordinary tactical games with true love for marvel’s supernatural side,” says Marvel Games Creative Vice President Bill Rosemann”” Marvel’s Midnight Suns, which not only gives players the chance to live with legendary heroes, but also offers them the chance to experience a brand new, original story that plunges deep into the terrible shadows of the Marvel Universe. It’s getting dark. Get up!”

 

“I grew up reading and loving Marvel comics,” says Jake Solomon, Creative Director of Firaxis Games Marvel’s Midnight Suns. “It is an honor for me and the team to be entrusted to these characters and their stories. If you’re a Marvel fan, RPG fan, or fan of tactical games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will portray these beloved characters in a way you’ve never seen before.”

 

During today’s announcement on Gamescom Opening Night Live, 2K released a breathtaking movie trailer featuring the dramatic resurrection of Hunter, the first customizable original hero in the Marvel Universe. Developed by Firaxis Games, the legendary studio behind the critically acclaimed Civilization and XCOM series, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will have an iconic collection of heroes spanning the Avengers, X-Men, Runaways and more, and will have promising cinematic tactical battles.

 

“Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an incredibly ambitious game that offers a truly unique and groundbreaking experience,” says 2K President David Ismailer. “Working with Marvel is a great opportunity and we are completely confident that the team at Firaxis will offer another outstanding game.”

 

“It’s Marvel Games’ goal to collaborate with best-in-class development teams like Firaxis Games and publishers like 2K to create our highly fun, fresh, and original IPs,” says Jay Ong, Executive Vice President, Marvel Games.