Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra features an original story where an ensemble of four heroes must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy.

Captain America and Azzuri, the Black Panther of the 1940s, must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy. Fighting alongside Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos, and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris, they must join forces to stop a sinister plot that threatens to turn the havoc of WWII into the ultimate rise of Hydra.

In Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra, players can look forward to exhilarating gameplay inspired by Marvel’s landmark comics, films, and television series, capturing all the action, excitement, and globe-trotting adventure that has delighted fans for decades. 

In the chaos of war, worlds collide.

PLAION has entered into a worldwide publishing partnership with Skydance Games to bring Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra to players in 2025.

“We are proud to partner with Skydance Games and industry legend Amy Hennig on what is one of the most anticipated AAA games currently in development,” said Klemens Kundratitz, CEO, PLAION. “This partnership between two ambitious independent companies is a testament to PLAION’s ongoing mission to become a global force in videogame publishing.”

“We believe PLAION is the perfect publishing partner for the multiplatform, worldwide release of MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra” said Julian Beak, Co-President at Skydance Games. “For our studio’s debut title, we’re crafting an original Marvel story directed by Amy Hennig. We’re thrilled to have found a global publisher that shares our ambitious vision for the project.”

Haluk Mentes, Head of Marvel Games, added “MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra is an exquisite and bold take on some of our most beloved and timeless characters. The world-class development talent of Skydance Games and global publishing capabilities of PLAION are an excellent team-up to ensure we deliver on the massive promise this game has. We’re excited to collaborate and bring MARVEL 1943 to players around the world.”

Skydance New Media offering the first glimpse of the game’s talented core cast. Khary Payton plays Azzuri, T’Challa’s grandfather and the WWII-era Black Panther, while Drew Moerlein plays Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. Megalyn Echikunwoke plays Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris, and Marque Richardson plays Gabriel Jones, a U.S. soldier and member of the Howling Commandos. Lyne Renée plays Julie, a key ally in the French Resistance, and Joel Johnstone rounds out our cast as Howard Stark.

In addition to this stellar cast, the story trailer features original music from Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Barton. Skydance New Media is thrilled to announce that the game will boast an original score from Barton, who is best known for his work in film, television and games, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Trek Picard, Apex Legends, Titanfall, and 12 Monkeys.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is releasing in 2025.