The release of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the action-adventure superhero game developed by Amy Hennig, has been postponed to 2026. Initially slated for a 2025 debut, the title did not have a specified launch date prior to this announcement. Developer Skydance Games announced on Tuesday that additional time is needed to refine the gameplay further.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Postponed
Following an extended silence regarding its progress, Skydance provided an update on X, confirming the delay.
“We have an important update: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will now be launching in early 2026,” the studio proclaimed.
“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.”
While the developers did not disclose further specifics regarding the game, they hinted that “exciting things” are planned and promised more information would be revealed soon.
Previously, Skydance had indicated a 2025 release window for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and announced Plaion as its publishing partner.
“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 New Media. “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 Overview
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was unveiled at last year’s Epic Games’ State of Unreal event during the Game Developers Conference (GDC). This action-adventure game is led by Amy Hennig, a renowned figure in the gaming industry known for her contributions to the Legacy of Kain and Uncharted series.
The forthcoming title will be a narrative-driven experience built in Unreal Engine 5, featuring four playable characters. It centers on Captain America and Black Panther, collaborating to thwart Hydra during World War II.
“In the chaos of war, worlds collide. Captain America and Azzuri, the Black Panther of the 1940s, must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy. Fighting alongside Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris, they must join forces to stop a sinister plot that threatens to turn the havoc of WWII into the ultimate rise of Hydra,” the official description elaborates.
Although gameplay footage has yet to be revealed, a cinematic story trailer released in March of last year suggests a blend of stealth and action elements. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is expected to be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
