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Marvel 1943 'Has Not Been Canceled,' Says Skydance Leadership, Despite Development Struggles
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Rumors of the cancellation of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra have been denied by executive producer Lu Gigliotti, who confirmed the game is not canceled and developers have been reassured accordingly.
- The game, initially started by Amy Hennig in 2019 and set for a 2025 holiday release, has faced significant development challenges, including multiple delays pushing the release beyond 2027.
- Originally pitched as a Netflix game, Marvel 1943 transitioned to a console and PC title, resulting in a simplified gameplay experience and substantial cuts to its original scope and content.
- Despite budget overruns and development struggles, the project is reportedly nearing completion, with an Alpha milestone expected later this month.
- Recent layoffs at Paramount Games, including some Skydance employees, do not appear to have significantly affected the Marvel 1943 development team.
