Marvel's Blade: A Closer Look at the Intriguing Concept Art Images
Marvel's Blade game from Bethesda's Arkane Studios has released a set of intriguing concept art images. This article provides a detailed insight into the game's development, concept art, and what platforms it may be available on.
Introduction
The announcement of Marvel's Blade game from Bethesda's Arkane Studios has sparked excitement and curiosity among the gaming community. This article takes a closer look at the recently released concept art images and provides a comprehensive overview of the game's development, concept art, and potential platforms it may be available on.
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One of the biggest announcements to come out of the 2023 Game Awards, the stylish one-minute trailer for Marvel's Blade made a huge splash at the show. The popular vampire hunter will mark Bethesda's first ever Marvel project, creating high anticipation and expectations among fans and gamers alike.
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Game Development and Studio Confirmation
Upon its announcement, many fans expressed worry about Arkane being the studio behind Marvel's Blade after the disappointing launch of Redfall earlier this year. However, it's been confirmed that Marvel's Blade is being developed by Arkane Lyon, the team responsible for the critically-acclaimed first-person action stealth game Deathloop.
marvel's blade concept art
Marvel's Blade has already been in development for almost two years following the initial launch of Deathloop on PlayStation 5 in late 2021. It's also been confirmed that Marvel's Blade will be a third-person action game, a first for Arkane. The development of Marvel's Blade seems to be further along than its one-minute cinematic teaser would suggest, promising an immersive and well-crafted gaming experience.
Concept Art and Setting
On Twitter, Sebastien Mitton, one of the creative directors of Marvel's Blade at Arkane Lyon, has posted a series of three concept art images presumably from earlier in the game's development. The art, which exudes Arkane's signature style, focuses on the game's setting of Paris, offering a glimpse into the intriguing and visually captivating world of Marvel's Blade.
The concept art images depict Blade in various settings, including standing atop a building looking down on the pandemonium of the city streets, lurking in the shadows at street level, and framed through the window of a subway car as he raises his sword while swarmed by bats. These images hint at a futuristic Paris setting with large airships hovering above the city's rooftops, reminiscent of Arkane's distinctive style seen in Dishonored titles.
The detailed concept art suggests that players will be able to vertically traverse Paris smoothly, adding an element of verticality and freedom to the gameplay, similar to the mechanics seen in Dishonored and Deathloop. The art captures the essence of the game's setting, promising a visually stunning and immersive gaming experience for players.
Platform Availability and Release Expectations
As of now, neither Bethesda nor Arkane have yet to confirm the platforms of which Marvel's Blade will become available for. However, considering that Arkane is now an Xbox-owned studio, it would be wise to expect Marvel's Blade to be exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem.
As for the release date, knowing that Marvel's Blade has already been in development for two years, it wouldn't be too surprising to learn more about the game next year or even expect a release in 2025. The anticipation for Marvel's Blade continues to grow as fans eagerly await further updates and announcements regarding the game's platform availability and release date.
