So the rumors about an XCOM-like game featuring Marvel Comics characters were actually legit! During Gamescom 2021, publisher 2K Games and developer Firaxis Games revealed the first official look at that project. In March of next year, Marvel fanatics can enter a world that’s on the brink of collapse due to the actions of Hydra and Lilith (Mother of All Demons). And the only way to beat back that combined threat is by employing the superpowered efforts of 13 signature heroes and an original one made specifically for the game. The roster revealed thus far includes the following:
- Captain America
- Captain Marvel
- Iron Man
- Dr. Strange
- Wolverine
- Ghost Rider
- Magik
- Blade
- Nico Minoru
- The Hunter (brand new character)
As someone that’s seen every Marvel Cinematic Universe film, read countless issues of Deadpool & X-Men, and enjoyed every minute of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, I’m very interested in everything Marvel’s Midnight Suns. I get the feeling that this game will expand its playable roster by adding in a host of familiar faces post-launch. I’d like to throw a few names out there that would make for great roster members due to their unique moveset and huge presence within the Marvel Universe.