Source: Marvel / Skydance / 1943: Rise of Hydra
Marvel video game fans, we might be in for a treat! The first trailer for the Black Panther and Captain America game, now titled 1943: Rise of Hydrait's here and it looks absolutely stunning.
We didn't see what the Amy Hennig-led game looked like until now, as it was first revealed during the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase during the D23 Convention in 2022 that was until now.
During the State of Unreal keynote, Marvel and Skydance New Media presented an epic story trailer that showcases the power of Unreal Engine 5, and it's amazing.
Per Kotaku via Marvel, the game's narrative reads as follows:
As the game's narrative unfolds, players will assume the role of four central characters: a young Steve Rogers, AKA Captain America; Azzuri, T'Challa's grandfather and WWII-era Black Panther. Gabriel Jones, American soldier and member of the Howling Commandos. and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris.
In the great movie trailer for 1943: Rise of Hydra, we also follow Captain America and Black Panther as they take down the Nazis in Paris. At the same time, Captain America is chasing Black Panther and the two heroes end up butting heads on a bridge, but we all know they'll eventually team up at some point in the game.
We have no idea how this game will play, but the trailer already has us hooked.
Players are HYPED
Gamers on X, ex-Twitter, have been sharing their reactions, specifically showing love to actor Khary Payton (The Walking Dead), who plays T'Challa's grandfather Azuri, who takes on the Black Panther mantle in the game.
We also have to welcome the fact that we have not one, not two, but three main Black protagonists in a AAA video game.
What a time to be alive.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be released in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Sorry, Nintendo Switch owners, you can't take this trip.
You can see more reactions to the game in the gallery below.