The Summer Game Festival of 2022 introduced Marvel’s Midnight Suns as a marquee reveal from 2K and Marvel Entertainment, signaling a bold shift for licensed superhero games. The title was slated to launch on October 7, 2022, and the premiere showcased a fresh cinematic trailer that brings the tactical RPG to life. Viewers glimpse Lilith’s demonic forces sweeping across the battlefield as two iconic heroes, Spider-Man and Venom, enter the fray at launch, underscoring a dynamic alliance between legendary Marvel figures and a new patrol of Hunters on the front lines.
Developed by Firaxis Games, the studio behind long-running strategy sagas such as Civilization and XCOM, Marvel’s Midnight Suns invites players into a grimmer corner of the Marvel Universe. The roster expands beyond familiar faces to include teams like the Avengers, X-Men, Runaways and more, creating a rich tapestry of alliances. The challenge stands clear as corrupted versions of beloved characters and malevolent demons tighten their grip. The Hunters must unite with legendary figures to confront Lilith and her demonic invasion, rallying the likes of Venom, Sabretooth, Scarlet Witch and the Hulk in a united resistance against encroaching darkness.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns – Darkness Falls Trailer
In the game, a Hunter’s routine centers at the Convent, a secure sanctuary shielded from Lilith’s influence and serving as a mystical hub. The world unfolds from a third-person over-the-shoulder perspective, allowing free movement across the arena before stepping into mission-based action. After completing a mission, the team returns to the monastery, where relationships with fellow heroes can be nurtured. Bonds deepen through conversations, shared moments and meaningful gifts, unlocking new synergies and personal growth with heroes such as Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel and more.
As friendships deepen, players unlock additional abilities and talents that enrich tactical options. Social interactions are designed to influence how combat unfolds, inviting strategic planning that blends character arcs with battlefield decisions. This approach weaves story development and head-to-head combat in a way that emphasizes crew morale, trust and collaboration to meet increasingly challenging encounters.
When the game releases, four editions will be offered: Standard Edition, Enhanced Edition, Digital+ Edition and Legendary Edition. The Standard Edition will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and it will include the base game. The Enhanced Edition is built for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, adding premium cosmetic skins alongside a next-generation optimized experience. The Digital+ Edition will be accessible on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, including eleven premium cosmetic skins in addition to the game itself. Finally, the Legendary Edition arrives for all major platforms and stores, featuring twenty-three premium cosmetic skins plus a post-launch season pass, offering ongoing content after release.