Black Panther Game Confirmed to Be in Development at EA From New Studio Cliffhanger Games
EA has formally announced that it's working on a Black Panther single-player game. In a tweet, the publisher confirmed that its new Seattle-based studio Cliffhanger Games is developing an original story-driven game that explores the world of Wakanda. The project is led by Kevin Stephens, who served as Monolith Productions' studio head when Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was being conceived. Originally codenamed ‘Project Rainier,' the title is a result of EA's partnership with Marvel — established last year — to make at least three new games. The Black Panther game is still in early development and therefore does not have a release window.
“We're dedicated to delivering fans a definitive and authentic Black Panther experience, giving them more agency and control over their narrative than they have ever experienced in a story-driven video game,” Stephens said in a blog post. “Wakanda is a rich Super Hero sandbox, and our mission is to develop an epic world for players who love Black Panther and want to explore the world of Wakanda as much as we do.” While the term ‘open-world' is not mentioned anywhere, its description as a sandbox suggests that the game could be heavy on exploration — something like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where the world activities create a sense of openness and freedom. It's also worth noting that the team is still being assembled, with Cliffhanger Games putting up job postings for anyone interested, on its official website.
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No further details were revealed, but back in 2022, games journalist Jeff Grubb claimed that the game's premise is set after the
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