Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Has a Surprising Publisher

Highlights

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a promising new Marvel game set in the 1940s with Captain America and Black Panther.
PLAION partners with Skydance Games to publish the game, potentially influencing the success of both companies.
The split of Embracer Group into three companies places PLAION under Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, produced by Amy Hennig and the team at Skydance Games, revealed a partnership with PLAION as the publisher. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was already confirmed to be under development by the Skydance Games team, which was shown during the reveal of the first trailer at Epic Games’ State of Unreal event earlier this year. But now, some more details have been released about PLAION’s involvement with the game.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a promising new Marvel game. It’s a narrative-driven adventure game following Captain America and the Black Panther, among other characters from the Marvel universe, in a 1940s setting. The game is still in development, and not much else is known about it besides the trailer. This has led to discussions about the gameplay in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and curiosity about how certain character dynamics may play out within the plot of the game.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Sets the Stage for One Undersung Villain

With both Captain America and Black Panther starring in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, one lesser-known villain would be a perfect foe for the game.

In a recent press release, PLAION revealed it is partnering with Skydance Games for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, announcing that it will publish the game. Both PLAION and Skydance Games are independent companies, and the partnership on the development of an AAA game could be a big influence on the successful futures of both companies. But while PLAION itself has a history of successful game launches, it is owned by Embracer Group. Embracer Group has experienced numerous difficulties in the last few years, including large layoffs and the cancelation of multiple projects. But Embracer Group is a giant in the video game industry, with a vast catalog of games, many of which have large fanbases.

PLAION Announces Partnership With Skydance Games for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Due to all the changes, Embracer Group announced it was splitting into three smaller companies; Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Asmodee Group. Once the company officially separates into three different businesses, PLAION will be part of Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends while it works on Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. Considering the split of the Embracer Group and the three new companies as a result, there is a lot riding on the success of new games released by PLAION now that it’s owned by Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends.

Overall, Skydance Games having a partnership with PLAION could be good for the future of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, potentially helping the success of the multi-platform release next year. The game has drawn the attention of a wide player base, curious for more details about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra as it slowly gets closer to the launch. Considering the good reputation of Skydance Games, and the interest already surrounding Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, there is a promising future for the game and the partnership if everything goes as planned. While there are still some concerns regarding the split of Embracer Group and its impact on PLAION in the future, the company seems to be in a good position to help with the new Marvel game.