Marvel superheroes never cease to make their mark on the video game universe! Following in the footsteps of Spider-Man, Wolverine and Black Panther, it was Blade who surprised everyone at the Game Awards, with an announcement that undoubtedly delighted superhero fans: a game developed by Bethesda and French studio Arkane Lyon and dedicated to the vampire hunter, whose trailer was unveiled for the occasion.
Arkane Lyon, known for previous successes such as Deathloop, takes the reins on this project. The studio, renowned for its expertise and creativity, offers an immersion in the dark and bewitching universe of Blade, the famous half-human, half-vampire character from the Marvel universe. Although the release date is still a mystery, the hype is building...
The trailer unveiled at the Game Awards offered a glimpse ofArkane Studios' unique atmosphere and distinctive art direction. A scene featuring Blade at a barbershop, combined with a witty retort and a nod to his vampiric origins. Fans also appreciated the subtle but significant detail: an announcement in French signaling sunset, a nod to the development studio's French identity.
The arrival of Marvel's Blade on the videogame scene illustrates a change of direction for the Marvel license, traditionally associated with Sony and its adaptations such as Marvel's Spider-Man, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the forthcoming Marvel's Wolverine. Microsoft and Bethesda 's decision to enter this arena with Arkane Lyon at the helm is a bold gamble. Gamers are looking forward to discovering what this studio, already acclaimed for creations such as Dishonored and Deathloop, will bring to the world of third-person action games.
Marvel's Blade promises to be a thrilling adventure, combining action, mystery and a unique Parisian touch. With such a talented development team and such a captivating license, the game has everything it takes to become a must-have in the genre! All that remains is to wait for a release date.
