As announced at the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase event,Marvel’s Midnight Sunshas gotten a surprise new release date.Midnight Sunswas originally scheduled to launch in October, but then its release date was delayed indefinitely. Since no new date was announced, many assumed that the newMidnight Sunsrelease date would be some point in 2023. However, the game is actually coming sooner than expected.
Disney and Marvel released a new gameplay trailer forMidnight Sunsat theDisney and Marvel Games Showcase, confirming that it will be out on December 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The PS4, Switch, and Xbox One versions are coming at a later, undetermined date. Besides confirming theMidnight Sunsrelease date, the new gameplay trailer also gave fans a fresh look at the various characters that they will get to play as once the game launches in a few months.
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The trailer showcases various Marvel characters like Blade, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and more, all adorned with the special armor that they will be outfitted with in the game. Players also get to see theMarvel’sMidnight Sunscard-based gameplayin action, not to mention other aspects of the game, like the social features that have them making dialogue choices and the like while interacting with their fellow heroes.
This latest trailer lets those looking forward toMidnight Sunsknow when they can play the game, but previous videos have offered more in-depth looks at the various characters and gameplay features. For example, 2K and Firaxis recently released atrailer all about The Hunter, who is the player character in the game. This video clued fans in on the history behind The Hunter character, while another one gave them a deep-dive into The Hunter’s gameplay.
The Hunter is the primary playable character inMidnight Suns, but players will be able to play as other Marvel heroes while actually out in the field completing missions. Besides the previously mentioned characters, others thatMidnight Sunsincludes are Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man,Ghost Rider, Magik, and others. There should be someone for every kind of Marvel fan in the game, but the jury is still out on whether it can all come together in a satisfying way.
Firaxis has a proven track-record with tactical strategy games, and itsreputation with theXCOMfranchisespeaks for itself. Chances are good thatMidnight Sunswill be another strong entry in Firaxis' impressive library of titles, but fans will find out for sure come December.
Midnight Sunslaunches December 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X with PS4, Switch, and Xbox One versions coming later on.
