Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Offers First Look at Wakanda and WWII Setting

The upcoming game features Captain America, Black Panther, and others in a globe-trotting story set during World War II, with Wakanda as a key location.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, developed by Skydance New Media, is set for release in 2025 and will feature four playable characters, including Captain America and Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri.
The game explores the hidden nation of Wakanda during the WWII era, emphasizing its non-interventionist stance and impenetrable jungle landscape.
Players will experience diverse environments, including the dense jungles of Wakanda and the snowy terrain of Occupied Paris, highlighting the contrasting worlds of the characters.
The narrative includes a mysterious third super soldier and pits the heroes against Hydra and Nazi forces, with a focus on collaboration despite initial tensions.
The game aims for high cinematic fidelity using Unreal Engine 5, blending immersive visuals with a grounded storytelling approach inspired by WWII-era adventure films.