Everything You Need To Know About Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will feature the first meeting between Captain America and the Black Panther.
  • Players will get to control more than just these two heroes.
  • It is inspired by the 2010 comic depicting how Steve Rogers met Azzuri the Wise.

The announcement of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra came with a great clamor of excitement from fans, who would not only be able to play as Captain America in a video game, but also as the Black Panther. This is not a Panther most fans are likely familiar with, though. Taking place decades before the present day of the Marvel Universe, players will get a chance to see the world through the eyes of Azzuri, the grandfather of T'Challa, the current Black Panther.

Adding to this, the game has a wealth of comic history behind it to help contribute to the original storyline, as well as branch off in new and exciting ways. From the background information that inspired this game to the characters players will control, as well as gameplay mechanics, there is a lot to go over before this game is released. So, here is everything players will need to know about Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.

The Game Will Feature More Than Just Captain America And The Black Panther

  • The game will let players control Captain America and Black Panther.
  • Other characters, such as Gabriel Jones and Nanali will also be playable.

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The game itself will heavily feature the characters of Captain America and the Black Panther. Few people need to be introduced to Steve Rogers, the original super soldier, and America's secret weapon against the Nazis during World War II. At this stage of his career featured in Marvel 1943, Captain America is still very new to being on the frontlines of world-changing events, let alone meeting someone who could rival him in his abilities. It gives fans an interesting look into how his personality developed into the beacon of hope and inspiration he is known as in the modern day.

Likewise, Azzuri is someone fans have never seen in games. Yet, his comic history tells them quite a lot already. Azzuri the Wise was known to have formed an alliance with Captain America in the comics. More than this, he was stated to be more powerful than Captain America, perhaps due to his superior training, or maybe his exposure to the heart-shaped herb made him unusually strong even by the standards of other Black Panthers. As the game's trailer shows, he is more than a match for Captain America in a fight, and the tense nature of their alliance will be a major focus during the game as these two warriors learn to trust one another.

Even though the game will focus primarily on these two heroes, the game's playable cast includes more than just them. Both Captain America and the Black Panther have a supporting cast that players will control during certain parts of the game. Among them are the Howling Commandos, Captain America's chief allies and support team during World War II. In particular, Gabriel Jones will be the commando to play as. Likewise, Nananli, the head of the Wakandan Spy Network, and Azzuri's wife in comics, will be playable as well. Both characters will undoubtedly lend an outside perspective on the two main characters as the game unfolds.

The Comic History Behind The Game

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  • The game is based on the comics depicting the first meeting between Captain America and the Black Panther.
  • The comic features tensions over race relations as well as the looming threat of Hydra.

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The game will feature an original story, but it is actually based on the 2010 comic miniseries Black Panther/Captain America: Flags of Our Fathers. This story featured the first meeting between Captain America and the Black Panther. In the story, the two team up to defend Wakanda when the Red Skull and Baron von Strucker attempt to invade Wakanda to seize their vibranium deposits for the Nazi cause.

Ironically, Captain America and Azzuri got along far better initially in the comics than they will in their first meeting depicted in the game. This is likely due to the shorter timespan the comics had, as it the series only had four issues. Regardless of how amicable their meeting was though, there was still some tension between the Americans and the Wakandans, as they did not wish to break their isolationism even in the face of such a devastating war.

There was even a discussion of race relations within the series, as Captain America and Azzuri regularly discussed how to better improve the state of America and its hateful treatment of people of color back during those days. Gabriel Jones was important to help emphasize these struggles, as he was used constantly by Nick Fury to blend in with the Wakandans and attempt to spy on them, something he greatly resented. While the setting may be different, the underlying tensions and motivations will likely be the same and could be a chance for this game to become more than just an action-adventure romp.

The Setting Is In One of World War II's Most Dangerous Locations

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  • The game will take place in Occupied France.
  • Both characters are trying to prevent Hydra from gaining a dangerous artifact.

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The game itself will take place in occupied France, changing the setting of the first meeting between Captain America and the Black Panther. However, this might actually strengthen the game itself, as France is a gorgeous country with numerous historic landmarks that could serve as locales for missions. In addition, due to being occupied by the Nazis during the war, France is an especially dangerous place for these two heroes to be, emphasizing the threat the Nazis pose to the rest of the world by demonstrating their treatment of the country. It also serves as the perfect breeding ground for the newly formed Hydra.

The game's title is a pretty big hint about the nature of the game. Both Captain America and the Black Panther are here to prevent the rise of Hydra, seeing in them a threat that could be even more damaging than the Nazis themselves. Based on the trailer, it would seem that Hydra is searching for an artifact known as the "Eye of Storms." While no further information has been given on their goals, given that it is Hydra looking for it, and their usual dealings with the esoteric during World War II, it can be surmised that this artifact is an extremely dangerous weapon, one both Captain America and the Black Panther would rather see fall into their hands.

Gameplay has yet to be released, but if Marvel's track record with games such as Marvel's Spider-Man or The Midnight Suns is any indication, whatever format they choose will undoubtedly be a blast for players, especially as the trailer implies open traversal across its various regions. While much still needs to be learned about it, everything revealed thus far promises to be true to the legacy of both characters, while adding exciting new lore to the Marvel Universe. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is expected to be released in 2025.

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