\n2K and Marvel Entertainment announced today Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b>, a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe that brings players face-to-face against supernatural forces as they team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth\u2019s last line of defense against the underworld. Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> is currently scheduled for launch in March 2022, and will be available on PlayStation\u00ae5, PlayStation\u00ae4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo\u2122 Switch, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.\n<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210825005687\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n 2K and Marvel Entertainment announced today Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns, a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe that brings players face-to-face against supernatural forces as they team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth\u2019s last line of defense against the underworld. Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns is currently scheduled for launch in March 2022, and will be available on PlayStation\u00ae5, PlayStation\u00ae4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo\u2122 Switch, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. (Graphic: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nThrough a twisted marriage of magic and science, the nefarious force known as Hydra has revived Lilith, Mother of Demons, after centuries of slumber. Lilith will stop at nothing to complete an ancient prophecy and summon her evil master, Chthon. Pushed to the brink, the Avengers desperately look to fight fire with Hellfire by enlisting the help of the Midnight Suns \u2013 Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik, and Ghost Rider \u2013 young heroes with powers deeply rooted in the supernatural, formed to prevent the very prophecy Lilith aims to fulfill. Together, they resurrect an ancient warrior \u2013 the Hunter, Lilith\u2019s forsaken child and the only hero known to have ever defeated her.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to team with Firaxis Games, who combine a history of building outstanding tactical games with an authentic love of Marvel\u2019s supernatural side,\u201d said Bill Rosemann, Vice President of Creative at Marvel Games. \u201cMarvel\u2019s Midnight Suns <\/i><\/b>offers players the chance to not only live alongside legendary heroes, but to also experience an all-new, original story that dives deep into the monstrous shadows of the Marvel Universe. Darkness Falls. Rise Up!”\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cI grew up reading and loving Marvel comics,\u201d said Jake Solomon, Creative Director for Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> at Firaxis Games. \u201cTo be entrusted with these characters and their stories is an honor for me and the team. If you’re a Marvel fan, or an RPG fan, or a fan of tactics games, Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> will make these beloved characters come alive in a way that you’ve never seen before.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nDuring today\u2019s announcement at gamescom: Opening Night Live, 2K debuted a stunning cinematic trailer<\/a> featuring the dramatic resurrection of the Hunter \u2013 the first customizable original hero in the Marvel Universe. Developed by Firaxis Games, the legendary studio behind the critically-acclaimed, world-renowned Civilization <\/i>and XCOM<\/i> franchises, Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> will feature an iconic collection of heroes spanning The Avengers, X-Men, Runaways, and more, promising cinematic tactical combat with a Super Hero flair, game-impacting friendships to forge, and an unforgettable adventure that showcases the darker side of Marvel.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cMarvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> is an incredibly ambitious title that looks to deliver a truly unique and groundbreaking experience,\u201d said David Ismailer, President at 2K. \u201cWorking with Marvel is a huge opportunity, and we’re fully confident the team at Firaxis will deliver another outstanding game.”\n<\/p>\n \n“Collaborating with best-in-class development teams like Firaxis Games and publishers like 2K to craft exceptionally fun, fresh, and original takes on our IP is what Marvel Games strives for,\u201d said Jay Ong, Executive Vice President of Marvel Games. \u201cOur teams have been working closely and the results will be supernaturally exciting! We can\u2019t wait for our fans to experience the engaging and compelling world within Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b>.”\n<\/p>\n \nNext week, 2K and Firaxis Games will look to reveal the world premiere of gameplay for Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b>, showcasing a new engaging and deeply customizable tactical battle system where players assemble their team of heroes, assess the battlefield, and launch devastating iconic attacks against the forces of darkness. Viewers should tune in to www.midnightsuns.com<\/a> at 11:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 1.\n<\/p>\n \nFor more information on the Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b>, visit www.midnightsuns.com<\/a>, become a fan on Facebook<\/a>, subscribe on YouTube<\/a>, follow on Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> and join the conversation using the hashtag #DarknessFalls.\n<\/p>\n Marvel\u2019s Midnight Suns<\/i><\/b> is currently rated RP for Rating Pending by the ESRB. Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).\n<\/p>\n About Marvel Entertainment<\/b><\/p>\n \nMarvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com. \u00a9 2021 MARVEL\n<\/p>\n About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/b><\/p>\n \nHeadquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and T2 Mobile Games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http:\/\/www.take2games.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nAll trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.\n<\/p>\n About 2K<\/b><\/p>\n \nFounded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes global interactive entertainment for console and handheld gaming systems, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st<\/sup> Union and Cloud Chamber. 2K\u2019s portfolio currently includes the renowned BioShock\u00ae<\/i>, Borderlands\u2122<\/i>, Mafia<\/i> and XCOM\u00ae<\/i> franchises; NBA\u00ae 2K<\/i>, the global phenomenon and highest rated** annual sports title for the current console generation; the critically acclaimed Sid Meier\u2019s Civilization\u00ae <\/i>series; the popular WWE\u00ae 2K<\/i> and WWE\u00ae SuperCard<\/i> franchises, as well as emerging properties NBA\u00ae 2K Playgrounds 2<\/i>, Carnival Games<\/i> and more. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n ** According to 2008 \u2013 2021 Metacritic.com<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements <\/b><\/p>\n \nStatements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” \u201cshould,\u201d “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. 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