Marvel game enthusiasts had a fantastic year in 2023, with games like Marvel Snap becoming one of the mobile space's biggest titles and Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 making its mark as an impressive addition to a beloved franchise. The future looks promising for Marvel fans, as more games based on Marvel franchises are currently in development. It seems that 2024 might not have many game releases but could still be just as thrilling if some of the projects in development provide fans with significant updates.
One significant event that has had an impact on the information about upcoming Marvel games is the recent leak that Insomniac experienced after a cyberattack, revealing sensitive information about its employees and upcoming projects. Although the leaked information is not confirmed, Insomniac has reassured its commitment to continuing development as planned for titles like Marvel's Wolverine. Due to this leak, there is some uncertainty about potential 2024 news and releases from the developer, leaving room for speculation about what players can expect from them in the upcoming year.
All Marvel Games Reportedly in Development
DLC for Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 is Up in the Air
The Flame side quest in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 teased a future story involving Carnage as a major threat players will have to face, and many fans assumed Spider-Man 2 would receive an expansion similar to The City That Never Sleeps DLC that the first game got, with Carnage as the main villain. However, the leaked details from Insomniac hint at a standalone Venom game in the works featuring Carnage as its villain. These leaks also suggest that Insomniac has plans for a few free DLC packs for Spider-Man 2, but it's unclear if these are still in the works.
More Information Will Likely Be Revealed About Marvel’s Wolverine and Marvel’s Blade
Marvel's Wolverine
Arguably, Marvel's Wolverine was the most affected by the Insomniac leaks, as in-development gameplay footage, a plot synopsis, and a playable build were released as part of the cyberattack. However, with Insomniac determined to continue its development as planned, fans may expect to see some official gameplay revealed in 2024, even if its release is not scheduled until 2026 as the leak suggests. The leaked gameplay footage was supposedly from a build in development a few years ago, so the gameplay will likely look quite different if officially shown this year.
Marvel's Blade
One of the most surprising reveals at the Game Awards 2023 was the announcement of Marvel's Blade from Arkane Studios. Although not much was shown about this title beyond a brief teaser introducing players to the style and setting of the game, more details about the title could potentially be revealed in the next year. Without a clear release date or window, it's challenging to predict how much of the game will be ready to be shown in 2024, but the high quality of the cinematic trailer shown at the Game Awards suggests that fans could expect more details about Marvel's Blade to emerge sometime this year.
Marvel Snap Will Continue to Expand its Content
Now in its second year of service, Marvel Snap has room to grow even more than it did in 2023. Last year introduced features like Conquest Mode, Spotlight Caches, and Albums, which received mixed reactions from players. As Marvel Snap continues to fine-tune its gameplay and monetization model, players can anticipate new and reworked features in 2024, along with monthly seasons featuring new cards, locations, and variants for players to experience in the coming year.
Other Marvel Titles in Development Could Get Official Reveals
EA Motive's Iron Man
EA's Motive Studio gained attention in 2023 due to the success of its Dead Space remake released early last year. With the studio now working on an Iron Man game, there is speculation about how mechanics from Dead Space could translate to a game where players take on the role of Tony Stark as Iron Man. No gameplay has been shown for the game so far, and its release window is unclear, but 2024 would be the ideal year to unveil footage of this project for fans to get excited about.
EA Cliffhanger's Black Panther
In addition to Motive's Iron Man title, EA has another Marvel game in the works from the newly-formed Cliffhanger Games. This title has been described as an original story told via a third-person, single-player game based on Marvel's Wakandan hero Black Panther. Similar to EA Motive's Iron Man, not much has been revealed about this game other than these few details, so 2024 could potentially be a big year for EA if both of these studios' games are formally unveiled with reveal trailers and gameplay footage.
Skydance's Marvel Game
Among the in-development Marvel games is an untitled game from Skydance Media, led by industry veteran Amy Hennig. This title is reported to be an original story set during World War 2 and features both Captain America and a WW2-era Black Panther, focusing on a tale of Wakandan espionage. The premise of this title sounds intriguing enough to capture Marvel fans' attention, but a gameplay reveal in 2024 would go a long way toward sealing the deal for many players who may have a passing interest in this game.