Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy gets a new video game as Square Enix, the studio behind the Marvel’s Avengers game, has released a gameplay trailer at the E3.
Worth a mention is that, similar to the Marvel’s Avengers game, this isn’t a part of the MCU, so that is why Star-Lord doesn’t look specifically like Chris Pratt and the characters are not voiced by the MCU actors.
The trailer also notes that it is “development footage” and that it is “subject to change” and that “final product subject to applicable platform limitations.”
Update: Dan Abnett, known for writing the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy series for Marvel Comics, wrote the story for the game and reteamed with his then-editor, Bill Roseman, who is VP of Creative of Marvel Games.
Watch below and check out the official announcement.
“Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with original and iconic Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably,” states the video description. “Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is coming October 26, 2021 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
What is #GOTGGame all about?
A misfit family. The fate of the galaxy at stake. Iconic and new Marvel characters. A space llama? Rock’n’roll… and a lot of heart. — pic.twitter.com/UGBsCGqOXy
— Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (@GOTGTheGame) June 13, 2021
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Official Reveal Trailer:
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Deep Dive with Dan Abnett and Bill Roseman:
#GOTGGame is
— single-player
— story-driven
— third-person
— action-adventure
— original Guardians universeLet’s. Flarkin’. Go. pic.twitter.com/ZOi2mK5Lhh
— Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (@GOTGTheGame) June 13, 2021
This is a fresh take on the Guardians, with an original story.
Star-Lord and his crew have been together for less than a year. Guess what happened while they were looking for a valuable monster to catch? They triggered a chain of catastrophic events. No big deal. pic.twitter.com/T72MxNieqe
— Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (@GOTGTheGame) June 13, 2021
Press Release
SAVE THE UNIVERSE (PROBABLY) WITH MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Play as Star-Lord and Experience an Original Guardians of the Galaxy Story on October 26, 2021
MONTRÉAL, CANADA (June 13, 2021) – During the SQUARE ENIX® PRESENTS digital-showcase event, Eidos-Montréal and SQUARE ENIX today unveiled Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, a bold third-person narrative action-adventure game which combines original storytelling with electrifying single-player gameplay. Developed by Eidos-Montréal in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will release simultaneously on the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and on PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021.
Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with both original and well-known Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably.
“The Eidos-Montréal team is honored to have the opportunity to work on such an iconic franchise alongside our trusted collaborators at Marvel Entertainment,” said David Anfossi, Head of Studio at Eidos-Montréal. “Our teams are known for revisiting IPs and bringing their own twists and craft to the stories and the art surrounding them. As you will experience, it’s no different for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is created by the seasoned Eidos-Montréal team, working closely with Marvel Entertainment to provide an original and authentic experience inspired by over 50 years of Guardians of the Galaxy lore. Influenced by the comics, this unique spin on the Guardians of the Galaxy will take players on a riotous journey across the stars as Peter Quill and the Guardians unintentionally become the galaxy’s first and last line of defense.
“A distinct mix of sci-fi, family drama, and rock n’ roll attitude with an edgy aesthetic is the foundation for our Guardians franchise”, said Jay Ong, EVP and Head of Marvel Games. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Eidos-Montréal knowing they are the team that can deliver on this core promise. The team’s laser-focused vision for our beloved band of misfits shines in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. We are excited for our fans to play it this October.”
Master Star-Lord’s dynamic combat style to obliterate foes with his Element Blasters and call on the unique abilities of each Guardian to defeat a wild variety of interplanetary enemies. Also, as self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, players will engage in select player-choice driven dialogue and interactions between Quill and the Guardians that further strengthens the bonds within this dysfunctional family.
Finally, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy wouldn’t be complete without a killer soundtrack to rock out to while soaring through space in the Milano. The game is jam-packed with classic 1980s hits and kicking original tracks.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and PC digital, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021. Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and the Deluxe Editions. For full details on pre-order items and more information on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, please visit the official website and follow us on social networks.
