Waiting a little longer for your turn
The card-based tactical take onMarvelwill be taking a little longer. Today, 2K and Firaxis announced thatMarvel’s Midnight Sunsis having its launch window pushed back into the second half of 2022.
In adevelopment updateposted to social media, creative director Jake Solomon and senior franchise producer Garth DeAngelis thanked fans for sharing their excitement. They also explained why they made the “very tough decision” to push the game back.
“We know many fans were looking forward to playing the gameoriginally next spring, and this decision did not come lightly,” the statement reads. “We decided to push our launch because we need more time to make this the best game possible. We believe in our creative vision forMarvel’s Midnight Sunsand want to do justice in delivering an unforgettable adventure set in the supernatural side of the world. These extra months will be used to add more story, cinematics and overall polish and will be essential in helping us make our vision a reality.”
Marvel’s Midnight Sunsis the latest fromXCOMdeveloper Firaxis, handing the tactics developer the reins to theMarveluniverse. It’s set to feature a host ofMarvelheroes, from Wolverine and Iron Man to Blade and Ghost Rider, alongside a customizable created character dubbed The Hunter. You’ll lead the assembly of heroes against Lilith and a horde of demonic meanies.
While the setup sounded pretty cool, a recently gameplay showcasealso showed off some other sidesofMidnight Suns. Its card-based combat looks like an interesting evolution on the standard tactical strategy Firaxis has been known for, and there’s also the ability to spend downtime with the heroes, getting to know them on a personal level and growing your bond.
Hopefully the extra time helps Firaxis deliver the superhero experience it is aiming to create. For now, we’ll just have to wait for sometime in the second half of 2022 forMarvel’s Midnight Suns.
