Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- A cancelled Iron Man game developed by Avalanche Studios, known for the Just Cause series, has resurfaced online through an hour-long gameplay video from a 2012 PlayStation 3 build.
- The game was intended as an open-world experience featuring fluid character movement and fast-paced gameplay, drawing inspiration from Just Cause and Batman Arkham series combat mechanics.
- Footage includes flying sequences, hand-to-hand combat, and a polished E3 demo-style segment showcasing the game's potential.
- The project was cancelled after Disney shortened the development schedule by a year, which would have required Avalanche to significantly increase staffing, risking the studio's stability.
- The game's existence was first revealed in a 2022 interview with former Avalanche studio head Christofer Sundberg.
