The next-gen variations of Marvel’s Avengers have been delayed and won’t launch alongside the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics introduced this week. The game was previously confirmed for the new consoles with the improved model mentioned to be out there when the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launched, however that next-gen model will now be launching someday subsequent 12 months. Marvel’s Avengers homeowners planning on getting the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X will nonetheless have the ability to play the game by way of backwards compatibility although and may nonetheless stay up for free upgrades when the next-gen variations can be found.
Scot Amos, the pinnacle of studio at Crystal Dynamics, addressed the delay of the next-gen variations of the game within the newest State of the Game replace. After discussing different modifications made within the Marvel’s Avengers timeline, Amos mentioned the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S variations of the game would now be releasing this 12 months.
“We’ve also made the decision to shift our PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch to next year to ensure that we give our team the time to deliver a next-gen experience showcasing all that this game is meant to be,” Amos said. “More details to come.”
For those that have been trying ahead to enjoying Marvel’s Avengers on the brand new consoles as quickly as they have been out there, all shouldn’t be misplaced. You’ll nonetheless have the ability to try this, nevertheless it’ll be with out all of the next-gen enhancements deliberate for the game. Better framerates and faster load occasions will nonetheless be in impact due to the brand new {hardware} although, and also you’ll nonetheless have the ability to play with pals and convey your saved information with you.
“Until then, however, you’ll be able to continue playing the current-gen (PS4/Xbox One) Marvel’s Avengers game on next-gen platforms to take advantage of their powerful hardware, be it via inserting a physical disk or redownloading the game,” Amos mentioned. “Two of the most obvious benefits of this are improved frame rates and faster loading times. In addition, players who make the jump to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will still be able to play co-op with their friends on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One respectively as well as carry their existing save-game forward to the next-generation of consoles!”
Like different games, the upgrades to next-gen variations of Marvel’s Avengers will still be free.
Marvel’s Avengers’ next-gen variations for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will launch a while in 2021.
