Shaun Savage
Story Highlights
- Cliffhanger Games, a new EA studio based in Seattle, is developing a third-person, single-player Black Panther game in collaboration with Marvel Games.
- The studio, led by Kevin Stephens of Monolith Productions, includes talent from celebrated franchises such as Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Halo Infinite, God of War, and Call of Duty.
- The team aims to create an authentic Black Panther experience, providing players with an expansive, reactive world that explores the rich landscape of Wakanda.
Cliffhanger Games, a new triple-A development studio under EA, has announced the development of an original Black Panther game. Coinciding with the 57th anniversary of the comic character’s debut, the game is being developed in collaboration with Marvel Games, aiming to provide an immersive experience of taking on the role of Wakanda’s protector, the Black Panther.
Accomplished Team at the Helm
Cliffhanger Games, based in Seattle, is led by Kevin Stephens, formerly of Monolith Productions. The studio brings together a skilled and experienced team with backgrounds in critically acclaimed games such as Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, as well as veteran developers from leading franchises like Halo Infinite, God of War, and Call of Duty.
Kevin Stephens stated, “We’re dedicated to delivering fans an authentic Black Panther experience, granting them unprecedented control over their narrative in a story-driven video game. Wakanda presents a rich Super Hero sandbox, and our goal is to create an epic world for players who love Black Panther and wish to delve deep into the world of Wakanda.”
A Rich and Authentic Gaming Experience
The development team at Cliffhanger Games, in partnership with Marvel Games, pledges to ensure the faithful representation of Wakanda, its technology, heroes, and an original story that the world of Black Panther deserves. They aspire to provide a thorough attention to detail, promising an authentic gaming experience.
Emphasizing the ethos of the studio, Stephens added, “It’s a rare opportunity to build a new team around the values of diversity, collaboration, and empowerment. We want our game to allow players to experience the worthiness of the Black Panther mantle in unique, story-driven ways. Furthermore, we at Cliffhanger Games aim to empower everyone on our team as we collaborate to bring this amazing world to life.”
Source: Marvel Press Release
