Moments after the announcement of Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 comes more details about the game from business wire. First of all the game will launch November 14th for the PS4, Xbox One and PC with a Nintendo Switch version listed only as “this Holiday”. This marks the first time a Lego Marvel game will not get a dedicated handheld release as both Lego Marvel Super Heroes and Lego Marvel’s the Avengers had paired down versions for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita. The only way to play Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 on the go it seems is via the Nintendo Switch hybrid.
The main antagonist this time around will be Kang the Conqueror with the heroes of the Marvel Universe teaming up once again to battle the time-travelling villain across the Chronopolis in locations like Ancient Egypt, the Old West, the planet Sakaar and New York City from the year 2099. Unique takes on characters will appear such as a Cowboy Captain America as well as Spider-Man 2099 and they’ll be joined by the likes of Thor, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Green Goblin and many more heroes and villains of which I’m sure we’ll hear about in the weeks and months ahead.
Previous Lego Marvel outings were limited to two players, however Lego Marvel Super Heroes will be able to be enjoyed by up to four players in both competitive and cooperative game modes. Full press release:
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment today announced LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2, an all-new, original adventure and sequel to the smash hit, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes. Bringing together iconic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities, along with signature LEGO humor, the latest epic adventure from TT Games transports players into a cosmic battle across a myriad of Marvel locations ripped from time and space into the incredible open hub world of Chronopolis. LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2 will be available starting November 14, 2017 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One®, and PC. The game will be released for Nintendo Switch™ this holiday.
“With a completely original branching storyline, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2 introduces amazing new gameplay features, including the ability for characters to manipulate time and a four-player competitive Super Hero battling mode,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “With a huge array of brand new characters from the Marvel Universe, including old favorites in new guises, this game is sure to thrill both LEGO and Marvel fans, as well as newcomers to the series.”
“The LEGO Group is delighted to continue the stories of the legendary Marvel characters in a new LEGO adventure,” said Sean McEvoy, VP Digital Games, The LEGO Group. “Fans young and old will love playing through this all-new cosmic saga spanning the Marvel Universe as seen through the LEGO lens.”
“As we look to bring amazing games to Marvel fans of all ages, we’ve teamed up yet again with our incredible partners at LEGO, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games,” said Jay Ong, SVP, Games & Innovation, Marvel Entertainment. “LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2 brings characters from across Marvel’s history into an original story told in a way that only LEGO games can, offering hours of epic gameplay.”
Players will go head-to-head with the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in an epic battle across Chronopolis, from Ancient Egypt and The Old West to Sakaar and New York City in 2099. Along the way, gamers will be able to take control of a host of iconic characters, from Cowboy Captain America from the past to Spider-Man 2099 from the future along with Thor, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Green Goblin, and dozens of other Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains.
Packed with entertaining LEGO humor for fans of all ages, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2 features a four player multiplayer mode, allowing friends and family to play competitively or cooperatively as a team.
UDATE: Pre-orders for the game are already live on Best Buy’s website complete with cover art. The cover art also confirms Spider-Gwen as a playable character.
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