YouTube: Marvel EntertainmentMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a brand-new superhero game set during WWII. Here is everything we know about the upcoming title ahead of its release.
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be undergoing a major shift due to audience dissatisfaction and low critical scores since Endgame, the video game world has never been stronger.
The likes of the Spider-Man games are giant hits for gamers, not to mention Marvel Rivals being a smash-hit multiplayer title. However, there’s even more on the horizon.
Well-renowned game developer Amy Hennig has been working with Skydance Media to develop a completely separate Marvel gaming experience. While details about the game were sparse, we now know it will be called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and is set to release sometime in the very near future.
New footage and details are trickling in for what is already shaping up to be a big title for Uncharted creator Hennig and Marvel fans across the globe. That said, here is everything we know about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Does Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra have a release date?
YouTube: Marvel EntertainmentNo, Rise of Hydra does not currently have a release date, but it will arrive in early 2026. It was originally expected to drop in late 2025, and both the devs and actors expressed their confidence in hitting this window in interviews, but a delay was confirmed on May 13, 2025.
In the announcement, Skydance explained that “taking this time will allow us to add more polish, and make sure we give you the best possible experience, and the one that lives up to our vision.
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Rise of Hydra story details
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will focus largely on the presence of the notorious Hydra organization during the 1940s, with the leader at the time, Red Skull, taking charge.
According to the official synopsis for the game, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will include the following story beats:
“In the chaos of war, worlds collide. Skydance New Media and Marvel Games share an original story where an ensemble of four heroes must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy.”
We know it’s set to be a globetrotting, WWII adventure, taking players to a number of key locations. One of those was revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, as studio lead Amy Hennig confirmed Wakanda will play a pivotal role.
YouTube: Marvel EntertainmentMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra cast and characters
As one would expect from a 1940s-set Marvel game focusing on Hydra, the upcoming project will feature Captain America prominently. Cap will also be joined by other heroes to help take down Hydra.
Black Panther is revealed to be a prominent figure in the game and a playable character, with T’Challa’s grandfather, Azzuri, taking up the mantle of the Black Panther during this period.
In addition, the game will feature a variety of secondary characters many players will be familiar with, including Howard Stark and figures from Wakanda. The list of confirmed voice actors for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra includes:
- Drew Moerlein as Steve Rogers/Captain America
- Khary Payton as Azzuri/Black Panther
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Nanali
- Marque Richardson as Gabriel Jones
- Joel Johnstone as Howard Stark
- Lyne Renée as Julie
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra trailers
While no gameplay trailers have been revealed at the time of writing, a story trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was unveiled during GDC 2024.
The footage gives fans their best look yet at the upcoming game, teasing what the story will entail and offering a glimpse at the kind of experience fans can expect.