Following the announcement of Midnight Suns en Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021, fans of Marvel Comics and strategy games were eager to find out more about the title. Fortunately, 2K Games immediately announced that it would offer a first look at the gameplay of this title on September 1. Of course, 2K was true to its word.
In this article, we have compiled everything that has been revealed about the next game from Firaxis Games. From the release date of Midnight Suns and the Marvel characters that will appear as well as how their combat system will work and other aspects of their gameplay. We will even talk about Midnight Sons, the comic book series on which the game is based!
When will the release date of Midnight Suns?
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What platforms will it reach?
The game is coming to PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X / S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Can you book now?
No, Midnight Suns cannot be reserved yet.
What will the story of Midnight Suns?
While Firaxis hasn’t revealed much about the history of Midnight Suns, Jake Solomon —Creative director of the game— has announced that it will revolve around the return of the mother of demons: Lilith. To stop her, the heroes of the Marvel universe resurrect the Huntress. This character, which was created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, will be the avatar of the players and can be customized. It is unknown if their gender can be altered.
The gameplay trailer reveals that Hydra is responsible for Lilith’s resurrection. With the exception of Sabretooth, it is unknown if other villains will appear.
How will the customization of the Huntress work?
In addition to the purely aesthetic, players will have control over the path the Huntress will travel. As you level up, the protagonist will be able to invest her experience points in Powers of Light —Which will focus more on healing and support— and Darkness. This last branch of abilities will be more destructive, but will have the risk of corrupting the Huntress.
Which Marvel characters will be in Midnight Suns?
Although it is unknown if they will all be controllable or if they will be the only ones who will be involved in the story, the trailer for Midnight Suns lets see the following Marvel characters:
- Captain America
- Iron Man
- Captain Marvel
- Doctor Strange
- Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
- Blade
- Wolverine
- Magician
- Nico Minoru
Who are the Midnight Sons?
This group had its debut in Ghost Rider #28 (1992). It was originally formed by Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch – the first and third Ghost Rider, respectively – to stop Lilith, the mother of demons. Yes OK Rise of the Midnight Sons is his most iconic adventure, it was not the last time he appeared to face supernatural threats.
The original lineup of The Children of Midnight (Midnight Sons) was made up of Blade, Frank Drake, Hannibal King, Morbius, Danny Ketch, Johnny Blaze, Michael Badilino, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings, Modred and Jinx. Later stories would implement Hellstrom, Jennifer Kale, the werewolf, Doctor Strange, Elsa Bloodstone, Doctor Voodoo, Man-Thing, Iron Fist and Marc Spector as members.
Will the characters have different appearances?
As the adventure progresses, players will be able to unlock different appearances for the characters. Some will be based on costumes from the comics, others will be original.
How to get the Nightstalker skin for Blade?
To get the Nightstalker skin for Blade, just register in the ‘news feed’ of Midnight Suns. Of course, it will be necessary to have the complete game to redeem it.
How will the gameplay of Midnight Suns?
Since Firaxis Games is the studio in charge of the development, most players assumed that the gameplay of Midnight Suns would be equal to that of XCOM. However, the gameplay presentation on September 1 showed that this will not be the case.
Yes OK Midnight Suns It will be a turn-based tactical RPG, its combats will revolve around a card system. Always in control of the Huntress, players can take two other characters onto the battlefield. This choice will determine the deck of cards they can use during the battles. These will represent offensive, defensive and support skills. As the adventure progresses, they will be able to create new cards and even improve them.
Although the heroes will not be able to take cover as in XCOM, the use of the environment will continue to be important in Midnight Suns. Through their abilities, the characters will be able to take advantage of explosives, crash enemies against structures and throw them off cliffs.
Outside of combat, players will be able to interact with Marvel heroes at the Abbey – the new headquarters for the Midnight Sons – to forge bonds. Not much has been revealed about this system, but Jake Solomon has revealed that improving these relationships will influence the fighting. This is because they will unlock cooperative techniques.
¿Midnight Suns will you have microtransactions?
Yes, but they will only revolve around purely cosmetic items for the heroes. The card system and other aspects related to the gameplay will not have microtransactions.
This article will be updated as more information is revealed!
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