Summary
A rumor suggested thatMarvelis developing a video game that’s “adjacent” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The popular entertainment company has recently been making significant strides in the gaming world with its upcoming releases, such asMarvel RivalsandMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Apart from its hefty movie and TV show lineup, Marvel also has an array of video games coming in the next few years. Insomniac, known for its highly successfulSpider-Mangames, is working on the much-awaitedMarvel’s Wolverinegame, which is expected to come out within the next couple of years. Fans are also anticipating standalone action games based on Black Panther and Iron Man, both of which are still in development.
It seems like Marvel has no signs of slowing down, as Twitter user AlexFromCC hinted that the company is currently working on an “MCU Adjacent Video Game.” They didn’t specify what “MCU-adjacent” means or who the focus of the video game will be, but it may be related to Marvel’s plans to create more content that has little to no ties to the MCU as a whole.
Marvel’s “MCU-Adjacent” Game Explained
Many Marvel fans were curious about the MCU-adjacent video game, with some theorizing that it might feature newer characters introduced in the ever-growing cinematic universe, like Echo and Moon Girl. Some also speculate thatMarvel might go theWhat If?routefor this video game, especially if it’s not going to be exclusively canon to the MCU.
What is clear, though, is thatMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydrais most likely not the MCU-adjacent game. Skydance’s upcoming title focuses onCaptain America and Black Panther(Azzuri) in Paris during World War II. It is highly likely that the MCU-adjacent game is something that hasn’t been revealed to the public yet, and it might take some time before Marvel reveals it.
Based on the MCU’s current trajectory for Phase 6, the upcoming video game could take inspiration from a number of individual superheroes and factions. An obvious subject is the X-Men, who are expected to make more appearances in the next phase, especially withDeadpool and Wolverinediving into the multiverse. Another possible faction is Thunderbolts, an anti-hero group that’s been hinted at in a number of MCU movies and shows with the involvement of characters like Bucky Barnes, US Agent, and Yelena Belova. Marvel has a lot of material to work with for its upcoming video games, but for now, fans will have to wait for the official announcement.
