It’s been a rollercoaster year for superhero video games.Marvel Rivalsbroke all kinds of recordsback in December, and it’s managed to maintain much of that day-one excitement by consistently releasing new content and continuing to listen to fan feedback. But whileMarvel Rivalsrepresents the highest of highs, bothMarveland DC have also seen some of the lowest lows this year.
Back in February, Warner Bros. announced that it was canceling Monolith’s Wonder Woman game, and that the studio was being shut down entirely. Just a few days ago,Marvelhad its own bad news to share. EA confirmed that Cliffhanger’s Black Panther game had also been canceled, and that the new studio was being closed just two years after its formation. It’s been a pretty tragic few months for superhero video games, but there are still plenty of projects in development.
Every Superhero Game Still in Active Development
EA Motive - Iron Man
Officially announced in September 2022, EA Motive is still developing its Iron Man game. There’s still no official reveal trailer or release window for the game, but EA has repeatedly reassured fans that it’s progressing nicely. In the same statement that confirmed theclosure of Cliffhangerand the cancellation of its Black Panther game, EA Entertainment President Laura Miele reiterated once again that Motive’s Iron Man game is still in active development.
Additionally, Miele stated that EA’s multi-title deal with Marvel is still in place, regardless ofBlack Panther’s cancellation. Now, Motive will be leading development on all future EA Marvel titles under this deal. It was originally said that this deal was for three games, so after Iron Man, there are at least another two EA Marvel projects to come.
Skydance New Media - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
First announced in October 2021 as simply “a narrative-driven, blockbuster action-adventure” collaboration with Marvel,Skydance’sMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydrahas shown off several trailers over the last few years. The most recent showcase ofMarvel 1943took place in March 2024, where some very impressive Unreal Engine 5-powered graphics were on full display.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydrarecently delayed its launch and is now targeting a2026 release window. According to Skydance, this was done to “add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience, and one that lives up to our vision.”
Insomniac - Marvel’s Wolverine
Announced back in September 2021,Insomniac’sWolverinegamehasn’t been seen in any official capacity since its initial reveal. Though an onslaught of leaks hit the internet following the ransomware attack on the studio in December 2023, Insomniac hasn’t confirmed any official details ofMarvel’s Wolverinejust yet, and it currently has no official release window.
Tribute Games Inc. - Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Unveiled duringNintendo’s March 2025 Direct,Marvel Cosmic Invasionis a side-scrolling beat-em-up that sees players suit up as 15 different Marvel heroes to fight the Annihilation Wave.Marvel Cosmic Invasionis coming from Tribute Games Inc., the same studio behind the laudedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, and has a current release window of 2025.
Arkane Lyon - Marvel’s Blade
One of the biggest reveals of The Game Awards 2023,Arkane Lyon’sMarvel’s Bladewill see players take on the role of the titular Daywalker as he clears Paris of a vampiric infestation. Not much information has been given sinceBlade’s initial trailer and concept art drop, and there’s no official word on the game’s release window. Though, some recent rumors suggest fans might be waiting until 2027.
The Current State of DC Video Games
While Marvel still has many irons in the fire after Black Panther’s cancellation, the same can’t be said for DC after Wonder Woman’s. There are currently no DC games (aside fromThe Wolf Among Us 2) confirmed to be in active development. That said, there might be some projects in the works relating tothe new DCU, with Peter Safran recently confirming that he, James Gunn, and CEO of the Global Streaming and Games division JB Perrette all meet regularly with NetherRealm and Rocksteady.
