The distributor of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda, announced they are working on a brand new game, Marvel’s Blade.
Blade in Marvel’s Blade (Arkane Lyon)
Bethesda made the announcement at The Games Awards and on social media.
They posted on X, “We’re excited to announce Marvel’s Blade is in development from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored and DEATHLOOP. In collaboration with Marvel Games, Marvel’s Blade is a mature, single-player, third-person game set in the heart of Paris.” The game will be an original story rather than based on the films starring Wesley Snipes or an adaptation from the comics.
Along with the announcement Bethesda shared a brief teaser trailer
We’re excited to announce Marvel’s Blade is in development from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored and DEATHLOOP. In collaboration with @MarvelGames, Marvel’s Blade is a mature, single-player, third-person game set in the heart of Paris. #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/i4F7oH5vys
— Bethesda (@bethesda) December 8, 2023
Bethesda added in a follow-up, “Development on Marvel’s Blade has just begun, but we’re thrilled to be able to make this announcement in honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary!”
Development on Marvel’s Blade has just begun, but we’re thrilled to be able to make this announcement in honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary!
— Bethesda (@bethesda) December 8, 2023
In a press release, Bethesda provided a brief synopsis of the game, “Marvel’s Blade game will take players to a quarantined section of Paris in the middle of a supernatural emergency. Vampires have emerged, terrorizing the city of lights and forcing Parisians to shelter inside their homes at night to wait for sunrise.”
Bill Rosemann, the VP and Creative Director for Marvel Games also stated, “In honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary, we have found the perfect match for the Daywalker in Arkane Lyon, a studio of uncompromising artists who continually push the boundaries of game design and innovation.”
He added, “In addition to their award-winning talent, it’s their personal passion and bold vision for our half-human, half-vampire iconoclast that makes this collaboration a perfect fit.”
A scene from Marvel’s Blade (Arkane Lyon)
Arkane Lyon Game Director Dinga Bakaba added, “As a kid of mixed origins, I felt a special connection to Blade – a hero with a dual heritage himself.”
Bakaba continued, “The opportunity to put our spin on this character is a dream of mine and a challenge that our team embraces with a passion. We couldn’t be happier to put players in Blade’s boots, as he becomes the champion of my hometown of Paris, one stake at a time.”
Co-Creative and Art Director for Arkane Lyon Sebastien Mitton said, “From his trench coat to his iconic sunglasses, Blade is a slick, stylish, and driven character. This project is the perfect opportunity to push Arkane’s art style into an even more modern and bold territory. The essence of our work lives at the junction of impactful ideas and innovative know-how.”
There is currently no timetable for when the game will be released.
A scene from Marvel’s Blade (Arkane Lyon)
What do you make of Marvel’s Blade from Arkane Lyon?
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Arkane will produce their usual woke garbage.