Marvel’s Avengers has been confirmed for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as a launch title. Players who already own the game on current-gen will receive a free upgraded copy. Not only that, but cross-gen multiplayer is also enabled, allowing current and next-gen users to play together. Square Enix shared the news is a press release today, with more information for PlayStation players available on the PlayStation Blog. A Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE gameplay stream will also be hosted on June 24 at 1 pm Eastern/ 10am Pacific time.
Square Enix reveals that the next-gen version of the game will feature “fast load times, boosted resolution and fidelity, improved texturing and armor destruction, ray tracing, and more…” They promise the game will look and play great on next-gen systems, but also makes specific note of PlayStation 5 advantages. The game will utilize “the ultra-high-speed SSD, the PS5 DualSense advanced haptics, and immersive spatial audio.” PlayStation 5 players will also have the option of Enhanced Graphics Mode or High Framerate mode for their visual experience. Square Enix assures Stadia, PC, and Xbox players that relative information on specific features will be released to them “at a later time.”
Marvel’s Avengers was delayed back in January, changing the initial current-gen release date of May 15th to September 4th. The confirmation of the next-gen port as launch title also confirms the 2020 holiday season as the game’s next-gen release window. If all goes according to plan, both ports should be out by the end of the year, keep an eye on the Marvel’s Avengers Twitter page for potential updates.