PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Versions of Marvel’s Avengers Delayed to 2021

Published 10/16/2020, 11:18 AM EDT

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Marvel’s Avengers is developer Crystal Dynamics’s latest creation. It follows the story of the Avengers, who are disbanded after a tragedy that kills Captain America. Forced to go into exile, a young Kamala Khan a.ka. Ms. Marvel rallies them together to put an end to the evil plans of AIM led by the super-villain M.O.D.O.K.

Now, in a recent blog post, the developers have announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game will launch in 2021.

Crystal Dynamics announced a horde of updates for the game. This included changes to performance, stability, multiplayer experience, and more. Although, there is another bit of news that may not sit well with next-gen console gamers.

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The blog reads “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.  More details to come.”

Marvel’s Avengers will still be playable on the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, although it will run in compatibility mode. This means that it won’t be able to properly utilize the console’s power. Once the game’s optimized version is launched in 2021, players will notice the difference themselves.

Kate Bishop’s arrival in Marvel’s Avengers is delayed

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Additionally, Kate Bishop’s character announced for the game is also delayed. “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.”

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Apparently, the developers need more time to ensure that the character and the missions are to the tee. Kate’s mission “Kate Bishop –Taking AIM” begins shortly after the Reassemble storyline. Even though her arrival is delayed, it will be an interesting campaign to look forward to. Ha.

A new Avenger will also appear in the game in 2021, and it is most likely going to be Spider-Man, who is a PlayStation exclusive.

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Akshay Patel is the Group Head of the eSports division at EssentiallySports. After having obtained his BBA degree, Akshay has been in the field of social media and content creation since 2018. He grew up playing Counter-Strike and has been hooked on gaming ever since.
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