Summary
- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has officially been delayed to early 2026.
- Skydance Games says the extra time is needed to ensure polish and quality.
- The game stars Captain America, Azzuri (Black Panther), Gabriel Jones, and Nanali.
Skydance delays Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra for polish
Originally scheduled for a 2025 release, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has now been officially pushed back to early 2026. The announcement was made via Skydance Games’ official X (formerly Twitter) account, where the studio stated that the delay is intended to allow more time for polishing and ensuring the game meets the studio’s high standards.
Skydance also hinted that more updates are on the way, saying the team has “exciting things” to share in the near future. The studio emphasized that their goal is to deliver a top-tier narrative experience worthy of Marvel fans’ expectations.
A Marvel adventure set in WWII
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a story-driven action-adventure game set in the World War II era of the Marvel universe. The game features an ensemble cast of four playable characters: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Azzuri (the Black Panther of the 1940s), Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos, and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in occupied Paris.
The project is being developed by Skydance Games and led by acclaimed writer Amy Hennig (known for her work on the Uncharted series), along with co-president Julian Beak. Writer and producer Marc Bernardin is also attached to the game. The title gained widespread attention after a trailer premiered during Epic Games’ State of Unreal event at GDC 2024.
Another Marvel title in the pipeline
Marvel 1943 is just one of several Marvel-based titles currently in development. Skydance’s team is also reportedly working on an untitled Star Wars game. Meanwhile, Insomniac Games continues work on Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 and Marvel’s Wolverine, EA’s Cliffhanger Games is developing a standalone Black Panther title, and Motive Studios is handling an Iron Man game.
Conclusion
The delay of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a disappointment for fans eager to explore Marvel’s World War II timeline, but it reflects a growing trend of studios prioritizing polish and quality over rushed releases. With a strong creative team and a unique setting, the extra development time could be exactly what’s needed to make the game live up to its cinematic potential.
