Microsoft and Arkane Studios' upcoming super hero action adventure game, Marvel's Blade, is likely being developed in Void Engine.
Arkane Studios expects the release of its upcoming action-adventure game, Marvel's BLADE, to happen by the end of the year 2027.
Just like The Initiative & Crystal Dynamics thought Perfect Dark will be released, eh?
I won't take a jab at them, But I will say they really need this Blade game to pull through.
Because at this rate, Marvel may very well only trust Sony to publish Marvel games
The Spider-man games are a hit, Wolverine is highly likely to be a hit. Tokon is all the rage right now. Combine that with EA dropping the ball on that Captain America/ Black Panther game. Microsoft needs Arkane's Blade to pull through
@Darthv72
Marvel Rivals I'll give you that.
But due to Avengers falling apart, Guardians of the Galaxy was dragged down. It's not likely Marvel will let Square Enix try again
Maybe. Dont forget Everwild .Or it could be like Bend Studio's canceled God of war. The Last of Us multiplayer game, the cancelled Spiderman game, the twisted metal game or the concord game from the closed firewall studio. All cancelled just recently with the exception of Concord.
Hopefully Blade turns out good. Microsoft definitely needs this one.
@TheProblem
Just look at his comment history and you'll see what he's (or she) is all about. That's why he put out a bunch of Sony fails and just 1 Microsoft fail
And he's so caught up in the fanboy war he doesn't even have the information right
God are you even a real person. You need to re-evaluate your life. This isn't healthy. I hope you're just a kid and you grow out of this.
Because MS was desperate for some hype.
That’s only possible reason why to reveal it so early.
Sony announces way to late and MS announces way to early. Can we get something in the middle?
I think it's possible (maybe even likely) they went off script and are announcing this now ahead of any cancellations Microsoft imposes later on. It's possible they're setting the narrative now that they are still working on the game and are giving a clear picture of when to expect it.
In a way, it hamstrings any actions being taken by Microsoft. A lot of risk of public backlash if they pull the trigger and shut it down now when they announce a clear project timeline.
Today Arkane Lyon posted three rather interesting pieces of concept art of the recently announced action-adeventure game Marvel's Blade.
2nd concept art is giving off stealth vibes ...
seems like the game will have equal share of stealth and the traditional blade hack n slash mayhem
“ You’re asking to someone who is literally 9 years old.”
Said his 4 years old neighbor 👆🤦🏿
Anyways we can’t tell anything from “concept art” as games tend to change a lot from concept art to final product.
Personally I have high expectations for this game as it’ll be as far as I can remember the first time a Sony and Microsoft exclusive games can be compared to each other in the same genre assuming wolverine’s game will be a hack and slash as well.
Edit:
“ Lol don't waste your breath trying to explain.”
That’s how we feel about 99% of your comments 🤷🏿😂
Why would you think that? If it was made by Insomniac... sure. Wolverine will have you covered there. Arkane has a different style, so I am picturing Deathloop but with hack and slash and gun play akin to Devil May Cry.
It's not coming to PS5 Pro either. You can keep living and lala land or buy an Xbox. Naw your fanboyism won't allow it, you can't abandoned your super precious piece of plastic.
Oh, much tears will be had on the day when you can't keep this game off the most powerful console ever made!
You wanna bet money or a game? It's super obvious it's gonna be exclusive. It never ends well when it comes to predicting with you ppl especially going against me, so I'm giving you one shot to change your mind and save the embarrassment for later.
Let me actually be honest with you, this comment was a joke. I don't give a F about Blade at all. Last year apparently I played 121 games on my PS5 alone and I bought way more games than I played, and after all of that there were still easily twice as many games I wanted to play but I didn't have time for, and that's not even counting subscriptions. I thought I might miss Starfield, but when the game actually came out it didn't even matter because there are already more games that I want to play than I have time for.
Edit: Let me also be honest with you about who I am, even when Blade does come to PS5 Pro I won't buy it because it would be giving Microsoft money, and I am not buying anything they publish on any platform while they still directly compete with PlayStation. I have actually blocked Microsoft Game Studios and Activision and all their companies on Steam, I don't even want to see those games, I'm 100% never going to buy them.
BTW Blade is going to be best on the most powerful console the PS 5 Pro, get used to Microsoft being a publisher on PlayStation. Maybe Sony will give you xbox guys a discount on PS6 after xbox exists gaming in 2027.
"Last year apparently I played 121 games on my PS5 alone"
Of course it is, its only console you have.
"I won't buy it because it would be giving Microsoft money, and I am not buying anything they publish on any platform while they still directly compete with PlayStation. I have actually blocked Microsoft Game Studios and Activision and all their companies on Steam, I don't even want to see those games, I'm 100% never going to buy them."
You're doing your due diligence as a fanboy. That's what y'all do anyway nothing wrong with that I'm itself. Except for Wishing the competition would go away. You want to take gaming away from other ppl because you simply don't like it, is where the childishness of you ppl come from and the major issue with ppl like you. Since you already blocked everything from Xbox ABK, BZ etc is cool you're simply sticking to What you like but wanting to tear down someone else's entertainment, games, how they spend because it doesn't fit your favorite how you do things because it's not your favorite little ecosystem, games and habits. It's immature and makes me think you guys are 12.
I have both consoles but I heard the next Xbox could be out at around 2026. Bursting your little bubble of them exiting the buissness the following year. Your intelligence isn't worth sacrificing a extreme love for a plastic box btw, just letting you know.
See ya in 2027 when Microsoft leaves gaming.
BTW PS5 Pro will be the best place to play the Blade game.
It's not a fever dream that xbox has sold less consoles year after year even after covid ended and there aren't supply issues and can't even increase console sales while taking $200 losses per console sold.
Blade is going to play the best of PS5 Pro.the most powerful console and advanced console ever released!
We're not even talkin about sales. Not sure why you brought it up, news flash I don't care. Not what it's about.
Ok you say you're joking but you clearly think Blade will be on PS5. You had a chance to back out and change your mind. This is literally SF all over again fanboys like you thought it was on PS and it wasn't. Even Greenburge teased it was only on Xbox but anyway since you foolishly think it's on PS let's make a bet. I win a full blown 70$ game and vice versa if you win. This is gonna be easy can't wait for my free game in the coming months lol.
Your fanboyism will give me a free game.
From the blade trailer, you thought this game was gonna look similar to Spiderman on PS5? Also knowing Arkane's history you thought that?
You are with not very bright or trolling hard.
Wat the F is your problem with anything xbox related? Every single article about xbox or xbox games your the first to comment spreading hate. You truly are the Christmas grinch. Im surprised you havnt been banned. Blade has only just started development. First trailer looks great.
Oh, geeze, I hope not. We've got Spider-Man already. I like the color tones in this, but obviously it's concept art so it's not going to look like this in the end, but possibly hints of style.
This game is going to be crazy.
Looks like typical Arkane style, reminds me a lot of Deathloop a lot.
Im super excited for this one but as a fan of the comics it’s a shame they didn’t set it in London since the films literally feel the need to Americanise him and set it in America. We’ve never got any media content of him in his home city.
I didn’t say it was
I just meant the films Americanise him setting it in America and now we have a game set in Paris
I just wanted a London setting and get back to the comic book roots
One of the biggest announcement to come out of The Game Awards 2023 last night was Marvel’s Blade, but according to ex-Sony Bend developer Alex Smith, the game is not actually exclusive to Xbox consoles.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
— Alex Smith (@AlexSmitk) December 8, 2023
TODAY, I said TODAY!! December 8th 2023 BLADE is not an Xbox exclusive.
contrary to what they are saying:
"Bethesda is independent" "Bethesda is a publisher"
"FTC, CMA judgment etc"
It was a requirement from Marvel!!!#Blade #Marvel #xbox pic.twitter.com/lQESuBAyDx
The choice of "Xbox exclusive" instead of "Xbox console exclusive" makes me skeptical. It could be an honest mistake, or maybe he is just trying to take us as fools.
That said. I could see Marvel leveraging their influence to push for multiplatform releases, aiming to capture a broader audience and boost revenue. But the question remains: would Microsoft/Bethesda be open to such a proposition for a relatively minor character like Blade? It would make sense for the core Avengers of the MCU, considering their juggernaut status. However, for a character like Blade, who hasn't been in the spotlight for decades and seems to have his movie on the backburner, it does seem a bit off.
Its pretty much the same thing as MLB pressing Sony to expand The Show to all consoles.
@Eonjay
"Its pretty much the same thing as MLB pressing Sony to expand The Show to all consoles."
BS!
When questioned about future Marvel games published by Sony hitting other platforms, he come out with a sh!t lying excuse straight from his a$$ to single out both Wolverine and Spider-Man games from been released on other platforms.
So, according to that bozo, every company must fund development and marketing costs of future Marvel games while making those games multi platform for every platform available, every company/publisher but Sony that will be allowed to continue and make those games exclusive to Playstation.
Does any of his claims makes any sense to you?!
"I see very interesting rumor"
What I find "interesting" is how rumors from Tom Henderson, Jez Corden, David Jaffe and Jeff Grub are quickly reported and failed on NG4, but rumors from that clown Alex Smith are somehow legit and trustworthy enough to get approval.
Alex Smith is the same guy who was telling people that Sony was going to acquire Take Two/Rockstar.
And now he´s here spreading bs about an upcoming Xbox game been available to all platforms including the competitor´s platforms without providing any proof or information on where he got his information from. But somehow he´s a trustworthy source here. Go figure.
It's been 2 days. Questions have been asked and yet none of the official parties involved are saying anything. If the game is indeed exclusive, wouldn't it make more sense for MS or Bethesda to outright claim it as one right away? What's stopping them?
@badz149
"If the game is indeed exclusive, wouldn't it make more sense for MS or Bethesda to outright claim it as one right away? What's stopping them?"
Following your logical reasoning, I ask you the same question and some.
What´s stopping from telling people that Blade is a multi platform game!?
Think about it: Don´t you think that to be upfront on what and how many platforms will be getting it would be HIGHLY beneficial for them since it would spark massive hype and interest in the game, not to mention the cost savings in marketing due word of mouth advertising?
I personally think MS don´t want to provide FTC any ammo before all of their appeals runs its course.
There is speculation is that The FTC is keeping and close eye on MS and BZ and ABK now. To clear some things up I've seen some ppl say what about Hell Bade 2 and Avowed those games have Xbox logos all over it. Yes they do because those studios are under Xbox Game Studios not semi independent so the water marks and logos will be all over it. The FTC isn't concerned with XGS but Bethesda and ABK the ones that are semi independent are the ones that are under scrutiny from the FTC. Again they're under a magnifying glass right now. Which is weird because their games are hitting more devices and services than Sony and Nintendo they have larger reach, hell I think their consoles sales are somewhat suffering because of it. When you advertise GP on LG TV's saying no console required, what do you think was gonna happen eventually?
Anyway 1. ) The game is way early in development. Which is common in all early development games.
2. ) It's not direct BZ's responsible to Advertise for Xbox that's Xbox marketing job.
3. ) like I said FTC is under a microscope keeping a watchful eye on BZ.
I'm saying it could be any of those things.
@Lightning77
"There is speculation is that The FTC is keeping and close eye on MS and BZ and ABK now."
It's not speculation. It's true. FTC is waiting for Microsoft next big move because they know it will create a monopoly so they can take them to court again. 🤔
Obscure, you okay man? Are you this upset that PS gamers might get the chance to play Blade on PS5?
@F0XH0UND922
"Obscure, you okay man? Are you this upset that PS gamers might get the chance to play Blade on PS5?"
Lol
Why would I be upset over something I know won´t happen?
For years Xbox gamers has been demanding Phil to take action and bring Marvel to Xbox.
Do you really think Phil will allow Blade to be on Playstation after all we been through?
Do you really think Xbox is fully funding and publishing a Marvel game to be available for the same playerbase that used to take shot at Phil and mock Xbox for not having a Marvel game?
Do you really, and I mean REALLY think Phil would release Blade on PS5 without getting nothing in return? Specially knowing that the said company used to snub and treat the Xbox community like sh!t?
Well, if that´s the case, I´m sorry but you´re out of you mind! Period!
Same dude also said Sony is going to buy CDPR and EA 😂 is he even an ex Sony dev?
Even if he was, What would an "ex sony dev" know about a deal between Bethesda and Marvel? The answer is , absolutely nothing.
How did this article even get approved? 😂
Update:
I can't find the EA and CDPR one but he also said Bandai Namco 😂
https://twitter.com/AlexSmi...
This is a Sony fanboy pretending to have inside knowledge. If you look under his tweets you can see people calling him out for a bunch of claims he made that were just false or straight up pony dreams lol
How did this article even get approved? 😂 ..because 3 guys approved it. I wonder why.
After Sony making Marvel's Spiderman and Wolverine exclusives, Microsoft would be stupid if they didn't make Blade exclusive... unless they completely gave up on Xbox consoles and became 3rd party.
This is a tough one.
On one hand, a rumor is something that may have been fabricated for attention. On the other, it is quiet confirmation of something that is true.
But there is another perspective: it is something that *may have been true at one point in time* and has since changed.
Calling it "not an Xbox exclusive" is nebulous and the biggest "duh" in history. It will, of course, also reach PC at minimum.
What you have to closely consider is what it means to be "independent". This is probably true because Bethesda games are described as "Xbox x Bethesda showcases" or whatever it is.
Also true that Philly boi said games would release on other platforms on a case by case basis. This may well be one of those cases.
I realize this sounds very agnostic and non-committal, but it really can go either way. Possibly timed exclusivity to Xbox and PC.
But if it does come to other platforms, it reinforces my belief that Microsoft wants to just be a publisher.
If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I don't think I am, though.
could be.
but Koji.a did talk about xbox. so either its being developed for it first and then ported to the rest or its exclusive
I think it is blatantly obvious that OD is not a an Xbox exclusive. And considering that this isn't you run of the mill 'game' but rather a new type of 'cloud experience', it seem like OD is partnering with Microsoft for Cloud Tech. But don't read too much into it because Sony partner's with Microsoft for Cloud Tech as well.
Aren’t they using Microsoft’s cloud technology though? I assumed that’s why he went with them.
Kojima went with MS because no publisher wanted to fund and publish his game, including Sony. Those publishers even called him "Mad".
Here, in chronological order:
https://www.gamerevolution....
https://gamingbolt.com/koji...
https://gamingbolt.com/koji...
"the new Kojima game OD also not? No platforms within the official press release..."
No company he approached with his project wanted to fund and publish his game. Including Sony!
If you think MS is funding that game providing all technology required to make it a reality only to release on competitors platforms you´re in for some major disappointment.
If everyone but MS turned it down then I am concerned that the game will be 💩. 😂 😂
@Obscure_Observer
Sony is literally funding his major next game DS2. Sony is also the reason his studio exists to begin with. Sony doesn't have to fund all his games, or they see very little value or low sales for that. But I can also see why MS would jump on the opportunity to work with him
Obscure
Ms maybe just happy to have Kojima associated with them. Not everything is exclusive or else brother
I think it is exclusive. The promo even said Microsoft Studios.The game is being made using MS’s cloud.
The reason why OD was not labeled as an Xbox game is because it’s a cloud powered phone game funded by MS.
Well they definitely have marketing deals with Atlus as they advertised P3R and Metaphor with only Xbox logos even though they are both on PS5.
So even if Blade is on PS5 or Switch 2 they could have just put an xbox logo on it to avoid the rampant speculation.
Too bad the art is going to be cost cut and cartoony looking.
Same engine as deathloop