Marvel and Bethesda announce development of a Blade video game at yesterday’s Game Awards with a reveal trailer. This one came out of nowhere as there had been zero rumors regarding development of this title. Bethesda will work alongside fellow ZeniMax studio Arkane Lyon on the game.
Check out the reveal trailer below.
Whilst no announcement was made to say this is an Xbox exclusive, it would seem likely. After all ZeniMax is now owned by Microsoft. This would also be a potential counter to Sony who already have exclusive rights to Spider-Man and have two hit games that remain exclusive. There is also a Wolverine game in development which will be a PS exclusive.
Maybe Sony and MS could do a deal so that Blade goes on sale for PS5 and Wolverine goes on sale for Xbox? However, whilst I think MS would be up for that, Sony have been very resistant to reducing exclusivity. The game is supposed to be a third person action title with a narrative focus. Which to be fair is exactly what you’d expect. Tearing through hordes of Vampires as the Daywalker? Count me in. As a Game Pass subscriber, I will be on this when it eventually arrives.
As for when that might be? It could be years at this point. All we have is a cinematic, no gameplay, and no indication of how far along the game is.
Check out all the official information form the press release below.
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“In Marvel’s Blade, Eric Brooks is the legendary Daywalker, half-man, half-vampire torn between the warm society of the living and the rushing power of the undead. From Bethesda and Arkane Lyon, the studio that brought you Dishonored and “DEATHLOOP”, Marvel’s Blade is a mature, single-player, third-person game set in the heart of Paris, now in development in collaboration with Marvel Games.”
“In honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary, we have found the perfect match for the Daywalker in Arkane Lyon, a studio of uncompromising artists who continually push the boundaries of game design and innovation,” said Bill Rosemann, VP and Creative Director of Marvel Games via Press Release.“In addition to their award-winning talent, it’s their personal passion and bold vision for our half-human, half-vampire iconoclast that makes this collaboration a perfect fit.”
Dinga Bakaba, Game Director at Arkane Lyon added, “As a kid of mixed origins, I felt a special connection to Blade – a hero with a dual heritage himself. The opportunity to put our spin on this character is a dream of mine and a challenge that our team embraces with a passion. We couldn’t be happier to put players in Blade’s boots, as he becomes the champion of my hometown of Paris, one stake at a time.”
Sebastien Mitton, Co-Creative and Art Director, Arkane Lyon said, “From his trench coat to his iconic sunglasses, Blade is a slick, stylish, and driven character. This project is the perfect opportunity to push Arkane’s art style into an even more modern and bold territory. The essence of our work lives at the junction of impactful ideas and innovative know-how.”
What do you think as Marvel and Bethesda announce development of a Blade video game? What do you think about the reveal trailer above? As always, leave any thoughts below.
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