Amy Hennig, producer and writer of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, reveals exclusive details on the setting and villains of the long-awaited video game

Marvel 1943: Rise of the Hydradeveloped by Skydance New Media and Marvel Games, it promises a unique experience that combines action, intrigue and cinematic narrative. Under the direction of Amy Hennig, known for her work on the saga Unexploredthe video game will take us to a global adventure set in the most iconic scenarios of the Second World Warwith Captain America and Black Panther leading the charge.

A new heroic chapter in World War II

In a recent interview with Entertainment weeklyHennig highlighted the originality of the title, which introduces never-before-seen versions of the heroes: a young and inexperienced Steve Rogers and a new Black Panther from 1943. “We wanted to show Captain America in his early days, still finding his place in the world, and take the opportunity to explore the story of a Black Panther from that era,” he explained.

A story of heroes and common enemies

The narration of Rise of the Hydra It is deeply influenced by classic 1940s adventure films and “Mission Impossible” films. According to Hennig, the plot will be full of things plot twists, fascinating characters and memorable locationsfrom Nazi-occupied Paris to the jungles of Wakanda.

Furthermore, the game follows a unique approach by allowing players to experience the story from the point of view of four playable characters:

• Captain America (Drew Moerlein).
• Black Panther (Khary Payton).
• Gabriel Jonesa member of the Howling Commandos (Marque Richardson).
• Nana joineda Wakandan spy (Megalyn Echikunwoke).

In this context, the heroes will initially have opposing objectives, but will have to learn to work together to stop Hydra and its dark plans. As Hennig pointed out: “Good people must unite to defeat evil. If they remain separate, they will fail.”

Action, intrigue and iconic locations

Hennig confirmed that the game will offer a epic journey through various global scenarioswith Paris and Wakanda being two of the main ones. However, he also teased that there will be secret locations that will be revealed later, heightening the feeling of discovery in this adventure.

Additionally, the historical context allows developers to explore a universally recognizable enemy: the Nazis. “Who wouldn’t want to punch a Nazi?”Hennig joked, underlining the moral simplicity of the threat and the emotional impact it seeks to convey.

The story also includes key supporting characters such as Julia (Lyne Renée), ally of the French Resistance, e Howard Stark (Joel Johnstone), Iron Man’s visionary father, who will bring his own touch of ingenuity and technology to the team.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, a cinematic video game

The release is scheduled for 2025, Rise of the Hydra seeks to innovate in the superhero video game genre. According to Hennig, Skydance’s goal is to offer an experience that appeals to both comic book fans and lovers of epic stories. “We wanted to give them something they already know and love, but in a completely new format,” he explained.

The game’s initial trailer, released earlier this year, left fans excited about its cinematic aesthetic and narrative potential, though we’re still waiting to get a look at the gameplay.

An adventure that redefines the genre

Marvel 1943: Rise of the Hydra promises to be an unmissable title, combining action, iconic characters and a deep narrative that explores wartime dilemmas and unity. Directed by Amy Hennig, this video game has everything to become a classic for both players and fans of the Marvel Universe.

Stay tuned for more news on this long-awaited installment. The countdown to 2025 has begun!