Marvel and Arkane unveiled a new Blade game at The Game Awards, sparking excitement among fans. However, Arkane's Dinga Bakaba cautioned that there wouldn't be much information about the project for the time being. Bakaba mentioned on social media that the company plans to "stay silent for a while" about the game. Despite the lack of details, Bakaba expressed his enthusiasm, describing the game as "an absolute blast to work on" and stating, "I've never been so excited for a project and I'm not crying you're crying!" This statement was made shortly after the game's announcement on Thursday evening.
Pete Hines, formerly of Bethesda's marketing team, has expressed high praise for the upcoming Blade game, calling it "something special" and using the fire emoji to describe the pitch. The third-person action-adventure title is set in Paris, with details from Arkane and Marvel still under wraps.
Arkane Lyon, known for their work on Deathloop, Dishonored, and Dishonored 2, is currently developing the Blade game. Although the platforms for the game have not been confirmed, many speculate that it could be exclusive to Xbox due to Arkane now being owned by Microsoft. However, this has not been officially confirmed.
In addition to the game, Marvel Studios is set to release a Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali in November 2025. There is currently no release date for the Blade game.
Several Marvel games are in development in addition to Blade. EA is working on Iron Man and Black Panther titles, while Insomniac is creating a Wolverine game. Amy Hennig, a former Naughty Dog developer, is working on a World War II-era Marvel game that will feature Captain America and Black Panther.
Editor's P/S
As a huge fan of Marvel and Arkane's games, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming Blade game. The fact that Arkane is taking their time to craft this game and maintain secrecy only heightens my anticipation. I trust that they will deliver something truly special, just as they have with their previous titles like Dishonored and Deathloop. The combination of Arkane's signature immersive gameplay and the dark, supernatural world of Blade has the potential to create a truly unforgettable gaming experience.
The news that Pete Hines, a respected figure in the gaming industry, has praised the game as "something special" further fuels my excitement. His endorsement adds credibility to the project and suggests that Arkane is indeed onto something truly remarkable. While I eagerly await more information and a release date, I am confident that the wait will be worth it. Arkane has a proven track record of delivering high-quality games, and I have no doubt that the Blade game will be another masterpiece in their portfolio.