Voice actor Khary Payton has revealed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will likely be releasing around Christmas. The title is the latest entry to the Marvel universe, based on the 2010 comic, Flags of Our Fathers. The game will see Black Panther, Captain America, and several allies forces for a common cause. The game is scheduled for release in 2025, but thanks to Payton we now know to potentially expect it in the latter part of the year.

In a recent interview with The Direct, Black Panther voice actor Khary Payton narrowed down the release window of the action title to around the holidays. Payton has stated that Skydance New Media studio is currently working on the title and hopes that the game's release will be "a Christmas situation." He told The Direct:

"We’re still working. We’re planning on 2025… We’re thinking like a Christmas situation. But I'm so excited."

Of course, until confirmed by Skydance New Media or the game's publisher Plaion, Payton's words should be taken with a pinch of salt. If he's correct, though, fans may be able to play the game around this year's holiday season.

What A Q4 Release Window Could Mean For Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra

It May Be The Only Marvel Video Game Or Movie In The Holidays

Just over two months into the year, Marvel still has an incredibly busy year ahead of it. There are several Marvel universe projects in the works, including a Black Panther spin-off series on Disney+, Eyes of Wakanda, scheduled to begin on August 6. The holiday season looks like it'll be fairly quiet for Marvel though, with just the genre-bending Wonder Man slated for a December theater release.

While Rise of the Hydra takes players back in time, another game is under development that will be focused on the current iteration of Black Panther. The game is currently under development by Cliffhanger Games, a division of EA that's solely focused on bringing the movie into the world of video games.

However, there's not much information known yet about this game and it may be a while before we get to play through the experience. This means that the alleged Christmas release of Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra comes at a perfect time for any fans who are ready for a new Marvel video game.

Everything We Know About Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra

Take Down Hydra In The Midst Of WWII

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was officially announced back in 2021, and received its first story trailer during Epic's “State Of Unreal” presentation at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC). In the game, Khary Payton will be providing the voice of Azzuri, also known as King T'Chanda, who is the grandfather of the current-day Black Panther. Set in 1943 Paris against the backdrop of World War II, Azzuri and Captain America (voiced by Drew Moerlein), will have to forces to prevent the founding of the evil organization, Hydra.

Players will also have the opportunity to command other characters, including of the Wakandan Spy Network. Fans' favorite Marvel characters will be brought to life thanks to the powerful Unreal Engine 5 that the game is built on. From the looks of the trailer, it seems like Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra will feel like playing through a Marvel movie, and fans can potentially expect to be playing the title come Christmas.

Source: The Direct