“Is it free to play?”—Fans poke fun as Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra eyes a 2025 Christmas release

Marvel is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to entertain fans across platforms. With upcoming movies like Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday, along with TV shows like Ironheart and the latest Daredevil: Born Again, the Marvel universe continues to expand. And now, after making waves in gaming with Marvel Rivals in 2024, it’s gearing up to drop another title - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.

During a recent interview, actor Khary Payton, one of the voice actors in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, revealed that the game is aiming for a release around Christmas 2025. The news has left fans buzzing with excitement, especially those already hooked on Marvel Rivals, eagerly anticipating how this new game will be.

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Hilarious Fan Reactions

Fans had plenty of amusing takes on the new game, especially regarding the character designs, many of which look completely different from their movie counterparts.

"Is it free to play?" a fan asked.

Many fans hope that the game will be free to play, just like Marvel Rivals. But wouldn’t that make Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra rivals with Marvel Rivals? Try saying that three times fast without tripping up!

"Ehhh we’ll see I’m kind of happy with marvel rivals rn," said another.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra better be out-of-this-world good since it has a tough bar to clear, considering how Marvel Rivals has been a massive hit, with over 40 million active players to date, according to the latest numbers.

Can't replace Chadwick (via @UnfoldingJapan /X)

Looks like fans aren’t too happy with the new Black Panther in the game. But can you blame them? Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal was so iconic that it feels almost impossible to replace him.

"Imagine this is just a turn based card game lmao," commented a fan.

Marvel has stated that the game will be an action-adventure video game where players control an ensemble of four characters, leaving some fans worried it might just be a turn-based card game. Of course everyone wants some hardcore, nail-biting action!

"So am I going to be forced to play as a character no one likes again?" another wondered.

Let's hope this user's fears don't come true, that Marvel forces them to play as a character no one likes. That really wouldn't be the best way to go for a new game, now would it?

Marvel seems to be going all out recently, releasing content back to back, and now fans can't wait for December 2025 to come already. Let us catch a break, Marvel!