The development of the upcoming action-adventure Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is accompanied by challenges, reports Kotaku, citing sources.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
According to the publication, the game's development has been prolonged, and the current concept differs significantly from the original. Initially, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was reportedly intended as a game for Netflix's streaming platform, but at some point, it was decided to make it a full-fledged project for PC and consoles, complicating production.
Despite the changes, Kotaku writes that the gameplay of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra remains limited. Due to its streaming roots, the game's controls have been drastically simplified — essentially, the player will have to press "one button" most of the time. Moreover, if Kotaku's sources are to be believed, the title lacks options for interacting with the environment.
It is also claimed that as a result of the reboot, the development of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra began consuming more money than initially planned. Kotaku's sources did not specify the exact amount but noted that the overruns were "significant." To reduce further expenses, Skydance New Media decided to significantly shorten the game's length and content volume.
Notably, shortly before Kotaku's report was released, rumors surfaced online about Skydance New Media's plans to cancel Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. However, these have already been refuted. As journalists discovered, the studio's management informed developers in the corporate messenger Slack that there was "not a word of truth" in the rumors, and the game would continue production. Additionally, the statement from management revealed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is expected to reach the "alpha" stage by the end of November, and its release is not too far away.