Crystal Dynamics today confirmed that Marvel’s Avengers' first post-release hero and next-gen versions have been delayed.
Those hoping to play as a new hero, or play next-gen versions are going to have to wait longer. Neither Kate Bishop or the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version are coming anytime soon. Crystal Dynamics made the announcement via the game’sofficial blog. New hero Kate Bishop now likely launches in November, and the next-gen versions sometime in 2021.
“We know fans are hungry for new content, but delivering a fun experience is our priority. With this in mind, we’ve decided to push Kate Bishop’s Operation launch back a bit, out of October. We’re sorry for this slight delay, but we are dedicated as a team to quality first.
“We’ve also made the decision to shift our PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch to next year to ensure that we give our team the time to deliver a next-gen experience showcasing all that this game is meant to be.”
While the next-gen versions won’t launch until 2021, Crystal Dynamics does point out the PS4 and Xbox One versions are playable on next-gen machines via backwards compatibility. Players can enjoy improved frame rates and load times that way.
The delays are a devastating blow for a game struggling to maintain its player base. Speaking withKotaku, Crystal Dynamics studio head Scot Amos confirmed the game’s struggles, but promised more content would help alleviate these problems. This is a common problem for most live service games. However, as we stated in ourreview, Crystal Dynamics had year’s of examples to learn from, and it’s inexcusable to see them perpetuated in a 2020 release.
Marvel’s Avengers is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions launch sometime in 2021.
