Todd Howard shares update on Marvel’s Blade

It has been nearly three years since Arkane Lyon and Bethesda Softworks first unveiled Marvel’s Blade during the 2023 The Game Awards. Since that initial reveal, silence from the developers has fueled speculation, with some enthusiasts questioning if the project had been quietly scrapped following its notable absence at the recent Xbox Games Showcase. However, Bethesda Softworks head Todd Howard has finally dispelled those rumors, confirming that the vampire-hunting title remains firmly in development.

<p>In a recent conversation with <a href="https://ew.com/xbox-25th-anniversary-hollywood-adaptations-cover-story-exclusive-12003252" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Entertainment Weekly</a> regarding the broader trajectory of the Xbox brand, Howard provided a brief status report on the project. While he noted that he was "not at liberty to say" exactly when audiences might receive a deeper look, he offered a vote of confidence, stating he had seen some recent progress and that the team at Arkane is "doing a really, really great job."</p>

<p>Though Howard’s update is somewhat brief, it serves as a welcome reassurance in a climate where high-profile game cancellations have become increasingly frequent.</p>

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<p>Given reports suggesting that <em>Marvel’s Blade</em> may have only entered full-scale production in late 2024, the lack of new footage is not entirely unexpected. Modern AAA development cycles have stretched significantly; for context, Insomniac’s <em>Marvel’s Wolverine</em> was announced in 2021 but won’t arrive until 2026. Consequently, fans should likely brace themselves for a longer wait before the Daywalker makes his return.</p>

<p>This patience is being tested across the industry. Major superhero projects, such as the now-canceled Black Panther title and the shuttering of the studio behind the scrapped Wonder Woman game, have left fans wary. Despite these industry shifts, <em>Marvel’s Blade</em> continues to move forward.</p>

<p>Platform specifics remain unconfirmed, leaving open the possibility of an Xbox console exclusive or a multi-platform release similar to <em>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle</em>. In the interim, those craving a high-quality Blade experience can still turn to the stellar tactical combat found in <em>Marvel's Midnight Suns</em>.</p>

Source: Polygon