Unveiling the Ideal Co-Star for EA's Black Panther: A Game-Changer for Players!

EA's Black Panther is highly anticipated by gamers, and all eyes are on Cliffhanger Games to deliver a great Marvel game. Black Panther's introduction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and subsequent standalone film have generated immense demand for a video game featuring the hero. While he has appeared as a playable character in Marvel's Avengers, Black Panther will also be featured in Skydance's upcoming narrative game.

According to reports, EA's Black Panther will be a single-player third-person game set in Wakanda, with a strong emphasis on storytelling. The game aims to provide players with greater control and agency over their narrative. There have been rumors suggesting that the game will be open-world, allowing players to embark on T'Challa's journey in assuming the mantle of the Black Panther. Additionally, the game may explore other Black Panthers, potentially including T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri. With numerous possibilities, Cliffhanger Games' upcoming title holds great potential.

How EA Could Highlight Shuri As The Black Panther

Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda and the rightful successor to the Wakandan throne, stepped into the role of Black Panther when her brother, T'Challa, faced imminent death in the events depicted in the 2009 issue of Black Panther. This significant decision was also portrayed in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where Letitia Wright portrayed Shuri as she embraced the mantle of the Black Panther following the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman.

As the new Black Panther, Shuri inherited extraordinary powers bestowed upon her by Bast, the Panther God. In the comic books, her suit bore resemblance to T'Challa's iconic all-black ensemble, but with a sleeker design and enhanced with Vibranium Claws tipped with Adamantium. In Wakanda Forever, Shuri's suit and helmet featured gold and silver accents, while retaining the impressive nanotechnology capabilities of T'Challa's suit. Additionally, her suit possessed the remarkable ability to absorb and redistribute energy.

Shuri has previously been featured as a playable character in Marvel video games like Lego Marvel's Avengers, Marvel: Future Fight, and Marvel Snap. It would be fitting for the Wakandan Princess to have a significant role in EA's Black Panther game, potentially as a second playable character alongside T'Challa. The game could introduce special levels or a dedicated story mode where players can experience Shuri as the Black Panther. She could wear a suit similar to the original comic version or the new one featured in Wakanda Forever. Known for her weapon creation skills, Shuri's character could possess a unique arsenal and tech-focused abilities to use in battles against enemies.

If Black Panther is unable to feature Shuri as the primary character, she could still be a playable side character to showcase her martial arts skills and wield her various weapons. The game could also integrate her abilities of energy absorption and redistribution. The gameplay mechanics could be similar to Spider-Man 2, allowing players to switch between controlling Peter Parker and Miles Morales, or like Arkham City, where specific levels require players to alternate between controlling Batman and Catwoman. Shuri's Black Panther suits could be included as unlockable skin options, assuming T'Challa also has different suit options available.

Cliffhanger Games is currently developing Black Panther, a game set in the vibrant and captivating Marvel universe. With its compelling characters and captivating settings, the game has the potential to fully explore and utilize the world of Black Panther. T'Challa, the iconic Black Panther, brings a significant presence to the game, but let's not forget about Shuri, who in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has also taken up the mantle of the Black Panther. If Black Panther proves to be successful, it would create exciting possibilities for EA and Cliffhanger Games to expand the game's story and universe, and even potentially release a standalone game centered around Shuri as the main character.