Marvel's Avengers (Crystal Dynamics + Eidos Montreal)
https://youtu.be/a-gNBAhDUH8
- Launching May 15, 2020
- Beta is exclusive to PS4
- Third-person
- "Epic Action-Adventure with Cinematic Storytelling"
- Story-driven
- Up to 4 player co-op online but can be played solo offline if you want with the AI taking control of the other 3 heroes
- Live service game with a regular content delivered over multiple years and an "Ever-Expanding Universe"
- The plan is to release heroes as post-launch content
- Roster of playable heroes at launch so far is Captain America, Thor, Iron-Man, Black Widow and Hulk with the presentation teasing Ant-Man although we don't know if he'll be available at launch or not
- All new post-launch heroes and regions will be entirely free
- "No lootbox or pay-to-win scenarios"
- "Unique benefits to PlayStation players"
- Crystal Dynamics' take on Marvel Heroes and Villains
- Story begins at A-Day celebrating Avengers West Coast Headquarters
- Avengers are outlawed and disband following A-Day Tragedy
- 5 years after, an evil forces the Avengers to reassemble
- Original story showcasing Marvel Heroism and Humanity
- Story about self-acceptance in the face of adversity and learning that together we are mighty
- Troy Baker is Bruce Banner, Jeff Schine is Captain America, Travis Willingham is Thor, Laura Bailey is Black Widow, Nolan North is Tony Stark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq_V6WHSmQs
Quote:
This newly established partnership pairs the creative minds at Marvel and Square Enix for one of the most powerful alliances in interactive entertainment.
A game based on beloved Marvel heroes, The Avengers project is being crafted by Crystal Dynamics – longtime developers of the award winning Tomb Raider series – in collaboration with lauded Deus Ex developer Eidos-Montral.
The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise. Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come. More details on The Avengers project and other games will be announced in 2018.