It is now confirmed that “Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra,” developed by Skydance New Media, will not be released in 2025. Originally scheduled for this Christmas (based on hints from the actor portraying Black Panther), the game has been rescheduled for the first half of 2026, with no specific release date provided. This decision was officially announced through a statement from Skydance, which noted “the desire to deliver a game that meets expectations at all levels of production.” However, due to limited communication and no gameplay footage being released, the title has slipped off many radars until this recent announcement of the delay.
Reminder: Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra marks the impressive debut of Skydance New Media, a studio led by Amy Hennig, former creative director on Uncharted. The ambition is clear since the announcement: an action-adventure cinematic game set in the 1940s featuring Captain America and Black Panther in an occupied Paris under Hydra’s control. A dark artistic direction, historical characters, and a multi-voiced narration promised an original approach to the Marvel universe. On paper, it’s intriguing; in-game, we’ll have to see…
