Skydance New Media will sound familiar to some – it’s working on Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and an untitled Star Wars game, both with Uncharted creator Amy Hennig at the helm. Both are still in development, per Variety.

In a press release, Driscoll said, “This division launch marks a meaningful evolution in how we think about games—not as an extension of our business, but as a core pillar of our content strategy alongside film, television and streaming. We are committed to creating exceptional games for every type of player, from casual to AAA, and building enduring experiences across our beloved Paramount IP and original worlds that deepen fan engagement and drive long-term growth.

“When done well, the games we develop are foundations for fan communities to grow inside these worlds. The core games come first; you have to earn community with something worth caring about. But the ceiling on what these franchises can become is a function of how deeply fans can participate.”

The leadership working with Driscoll includes head of games and executive VP Dan Prigg who has experience at Scopely and Unity; head of creative and production and senior VP Shawn Kittelson, who worked at NetherRealm and WB Games (including on Mortal Kombat 11 and Injustice 2); senior vice president, marketing and communications, Andreas Silvers who focused on building “community-first marketing ecosystems” EA and EA Sports; and more.

Of course, while Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is still in development, there’s been no update on its release window or progress since it was delayed beyond early 2026. Whether an update is coming at the many showcases over the weekend remains to be seen, so stay tuned.

The video is of particular note, since it gives us a solid look at what we can expect when it comes to gameplay in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. The video features Black Panther taking on a horde of soldiers in a lounge. There is an emphasis on melee combat, and the video also showcases quite a bit of environmental interaction and destruction as Black Panther makes is way through enemy soldiers.

We also get a general idea of what kind of melee combat gameplay we can expect from the title. Judging from the video, it looks like players will get a wide array of different attacks, as well as defensive options like dodging.

It is worth keeping in mind, however, that the video features gameplay from an early build of the game. Due to this, things are quite rough, both from a visual fidelity standpoint as well as some of the jankiness in things like animation. The release version of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will likely have ironed all of these features out, and will probably end up being a lot more polished.

The images, also from earlier builds of the game, show off various angles of the same lounge featured in the video, with some of the screenshots also showing off what destruction in the level would look like. There are also other images showing off what looks like an underground railroad level which might have a higher emphasis on stealth-based gameplay, as well as a larger-looking level with Black Panther hanging out on the balcony of a building overlooking the rest of the city.

Skydance had announced that it was pushing Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra back to 2026 in May. The announcement came despite one of the voice actors—Khary Payton who plays Black Panther in the game—speculated about its potential launch happening around Christmas 2025. “We’re still working,” he said at the time. “We’re planning on 2025…We’re thinking like a Christmas situation. But I’m so excited.”

Project lead Amy Hennig, known for her work on action adventure classics like Legacy of Kain and Uncharted, spoke about wanting to do something new with Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. In an interview from back in December 2024, Hennig mentioned wanting to do something groundbreaking with cinematic storytelling in the game.

“As a new studio trying to do some groundbreaking stuff with cinematically presented games, the way we invite the most people in is by bringing them something they already know and love, but in a new form,” she said.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is being developed for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

It also looks forward to sharing more “soon,” which could mean new trailers and gameplay. “When” is the real question, especially with events like the Summer Game Fest showcase and more coming soon, so stay tuned for updates.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra stars Captain America and Black Panther (albeit T’Challa’s grandfather, Azzuri) alongside Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones and Wakanda’s spy leader Nanali. Unfolding during World War 2, with occupied Paris as one of the locations, players will also travel to Wakanda and other yet-to-be-revealed places.

Developed on Unreal Engine 5, director Amy Hennig and her team have big aspirations and want the visual fidelity to be “high so that you could kind of forget that you’re looking at a game.” The developer has not announced which platforms the action-adventure title will be released for.

Speaking to The Direct at MultiCon in Los Angeles, Payton said, “We’re still working. We’re planning on 2025…We’re thinking like a Christmas situation. But I’m so excited.” Of course, this could also mean the team is targeting the holiday season and still hasn’t narrowed down a specific date.

Later in the interview, Payton says that the team wants players to experience the game like it’s Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead.

“And to be playing him in the video game, playing his grandfather, be playing a version of Black Panther, and looking on there and seeing that it’s me… It’s like the most photo-realistic…We want people to play this game and have the entire family sit on the sofa and watch it like they’re watching ‘Game of Thrones,’ or ‘The Walking Dead,’ or something. We’re looking for just an incredible cinematic experience for everybody, and I pinch myself.”

He also promised that the experience would be “so good” and praised Hennig. “I still can’t believe that it’s happening. But it’s going to be so good. Amy Hennig, who did the ‘Uncharted’ series, was the director and writer. She is just so amazing, and I’m like, ‘Man, we couldn’t have asked for a better head of this project.’ So I know it’s taken a while, but trust me, it is going to be worth it.”

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is in development for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Set in Paris during its occupation in World War 2, it features Captain America and Black Panther working together against Hydra. Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos and Wakandan spy leader Nanali are also playable.

Hennig said the developer is “trying to do some groundbreaking stuff” with cinematically presented games, inviting the most people in by “bringing them something they already know and love, but in a new form.”

Speaking in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hennig stated she hopes Marvel 1943 is able to deliver “a shared living room experience” that is as engaging to play as it is to watch, similar to the Uncharted games.

“As a new studio trying to do some groundbreaking stuff with cinematically presented games, the way we invite the most people in is by bringing them something they already know and love, but in a new form,” she said.

According to Hennig, a big part of that will be Marvel 1943’s graphical ambitions, with the game aiming for photorealistic visuals, while ensuring that the action and presentation remain grounded is also something the development team is focused on.

“We’re entirely CG, so it’s really easy to get ungrounded real quick,” she said. “You can see even the movies can fall under that trap; too much CG and you don’t know the ground you’re standing on. We really wanted the visual fidelity to be high so that you could kind of forget that you’re looking at a game, that it should feel and look and sound and smell like you’re watching a great Marvel movie or TV show, but you’re driving the action.”

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is set to tell a globetrotting story that will take players to a variety of different locations. The first of these was confirmed to be Occupied Paris earlier this year, while Wakanda has also been added to that list, with artwork also shown off for the latter. Check it out through here.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is set to launch sometime in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Via Entertainment Weekly, the developer has confirmed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will also see players travelling to Wakanda, with a piece of artwork revealed to showcase what the location’s dense jungles will look like. You can view it below.

According to Skydance New Media boss Amy Hennig, best known as the creator of Legacy of Kain and Uncharted, the game will “tell a globe-trotting story”, with several other “yet-to-be-revealed locations” also featured. As per Hennig, the location will also tout “photo-real, cinema-real level of detail”.

As for what to expect from Wakanda’s role in the game’s story, especially given its period setting, Hennig explained, “Wakanda at this point in time is hidden away from the outside world and protected by this impenetrable jungle. 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?”

Hennig went on to add that the game’s primary protagonists – Captain America and Black Panther – are “confronting the same enemies and they’re concerned about the same events that are transpiring, but they’re initially almost working against each other. Good people have to work together to overcome evil. If you separate, then you’re not going to succeed.”

Hennig has also spoken about Marvel 1943’s ambitions in terms of visual fidelity, and how developer Skydance New Media is “trying to do some groundbreaking stuff with cinematically presented games”. Read more on that through here.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is due out in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

It has been announced that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is going to be published by Plaion. The publisher, which is owned by the Embracer Group, was previously known as Koch Media, and will serve as the global publisher for Skydance New Media’s upcoming action-adventure title.

“We are proud to partner with Skydance Games and industry legend Amy Hennig on what is one of the most anticipated AAA games currently in development,” said Plaion CEO Klemens Kundratitz in a press release. “This partnership between two ambitious independent companies is a testament to Plaion’s ongoing mission to become a global force in videogame publishing.”

“We believe Plaion is the perfect publishing partner for the multiplatform, worldwide release of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra” said Julian Beak, co-president at Skydance Games. “For our studio’s debut title, we’re crafting an original Marvel story directed by Amy Hennig. We’re thrilled to have found a global publisher that shares our ambitious vision for the project.”

“Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is an exquisite and bold take on some of our most beloved and timeless characters,” said Haluk Mentes, head of Marvel Games. “The world-class development talent of Skydance Games and global publishing capabilities of Plaion are an excellent team-up to ensure we deliver on the massive promise this game has. We’re excited to collaborate and bring Marvel 1943 to players around the world.”

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will launch at some point in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A specific release date for the title has yet to be announced.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is being developed on Unreal Engine 5.4, and is also making use of MetaHuman technology, enabling photorealistic faces and highly detailed performance capture. Hennig also talked about how the engine’s Nanita and Lumen technologies are being used to aim for more detailed environments. Check out the full showing below, courtesy of IGN.

Meanwhile, Marvel has also revealed additional details on the game. Set in 1943’s Occupied Paris, Rise of Hydra will see Khary Payton (best known for his role as Ezekiel in The Walking Dead) playing the role of Azzuri, aka the Black Panther, while Drew Moerlein will play Steve Rogers, aka Captain America.

The two will be joined in the main cast of playable characters by American soldier and Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones, who’s played by Marque Richardson, and Wakandan spy Nanali, played by Megalyn Echikunwoke. Other key characters in the story are Howard Stark, played by Joel Johnstone, and French Resistance member Julie, played by Lyne Renée.

Meanwhile, the game’s music is being composed by Stephen Barton (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor).

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is due out in 2025.

A recent leak seemed to spill the beans on the game’s official name, and that has now been formally confirmed. As part of Epic Games’ State of Unreal presentation at GDC, the aforementioned Hennig and Skydance New Media debuted a new trailer for the game, confirming that it is officially titled Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.

As its name suggests, the game will see Hydra – a shadowy Nazi-offshoot organization in Marvel lore – acting as the primary antagonistic force, but our heroes are going to have some friction between themselves as well.

Steve Rogers aka Captain America will be working with Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones, while Azzuri – the Black Panther of 1943 (and T’Challa’s grandfather) – will be accompanied by Nanali, the leader of Wakanda’s spy network. The two groups will clash (with all four characters being playable), but ultimately, will have to put their differences aside to form an uneasy alliance in order to take on a common foe. Check out the trailer below.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is set to launch in 2025. Platforms haven’t yet been confirmed.

Now, however, a known leaker may have shed some light on that in particular. Over on Twitter, @Kurasakis – who accurately leaked the name and existence of Sonic X Shadow Generations before it was officially announced – has claimed that Skydance New Media’s Marvel game will be titled Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.

Previously, it was officially confirmed that the game will be set during World War 2. Captain America and T’Challa’s grandfather Azzuri – the Black Panther of that time – will star as protagonists, but they’ll also be joined by two additional, non-superpowered playable characters in Howling Commandos member Gabriel Jones and Wakandan Spy Network leader Nanali.

Skydance New Media has said that the game is going to be a “deeply cinematic” experience, similar to Amy Hennig’s past works. Meanwhile, though it will have multiple playable characters teaming up together, co-op won’t be featured.

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