Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Delayed to 2027 as Amy Hennig’s Team Gets More Time to Cook

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will not launch in 2026, as Paramount Game Studios has confirmed that Amy Hennig’s long awaited Marvel project now appears to be targeting 2027 at the earliest. The update follows the official formation of Paramount Game Studios, which brings Skydance New Media and Skydance Interactive together under one division, with Tony Driscoll leading the group and Hennig serving as creative director.

The confirmation came through a new IGN interview, where Shawn Kittleson, senior vice president and head of creative and production at Paramount Game Studios, discussed the status of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and the still mysterious Star Wars game first confirmed back in 2022.

According to Kittleson, Marvel 1943 is real, playable, and still actively in development. However, the team is being given more time to reach the level of quality expected from Amy Hennig’s first new game since 2011.

"It's a game. It's happening. It's playable. I've got my SpongeBob controller here, but it's on my hard drive right now. So I can go through and play the build. We're continuing development on it, but Amy and the team have big ambitions for the level of quality that they want to hit."
— Shawn Kittleson

Kittleson also explained that the team working on Marvel 1943 is relatively small compared with many modern AAA productions, even though the game is aiming for a premium visual and narrative standard.

"They are a relatively small team considering the triple A quality that they're delivering. What you've seen in previous footage is what the game looks like, and we're making it with a fraction of the resources that you see on other triple A games of the same type, and really trying to push a new development model that's a lot more responsible and sustainable."
— Shawn Kittleson

That comment gives more context to why the project has taken longer than originally expected. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra was officially revealed in 2024 with a 2025 release window, before being pushed to 2026 late last year. Now, with Kittleson saying he does not believe the game will arrive in 2026, the project has effectively received its second public delay.

The delay also reflects the unusual circumstances behind the game’s development. Skydance New Media was started during the pandemic, which meant the studio had to build its team, develop its tools, and create the game itself at the same time. Kittleson said the original timelines were ambitious but did not fully account for the production challenges that could arise.

"When we see all of the disruption in the industry over the last few years, we don't want to replicate that by recreating all of the same problems. So you can build a team or you can build a game, but you can rarely build a team and a game. Skydance New Media started from scratch during the pandemic and had to build the team and had to build their tools, and then they got to work building the game."
— Shawn Kittleson

Kittleson added that the decision was made to prioritize quality instead of forcing the game out too quickly. In his view, the better path is to give Hennig and the team the time needed to make the project land properly.

"And I think there were really ambitious timelines set for that game, but they didn't take into account all of the things that can disrupt production and that can make you spend more time working on it. So there was a decision made that rather than try to push the game out as quickly as possible, it would be better to focus on the quality of the game and making sure the team has time to cook. So we're giving them the time to cook. We believe in Amy and the whole team there and supporting them, and that game will come out when it's ready. But it is very real and we are continuing to invest in it."
— Shawn Kittleson

When asked more directly what that timing means, Kittleson was clear that 2026 is unlikely.

"I don't think it'll be 2026."
— Shawn Kittleson

That means Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra may now arrive in 2027 at the earliest, creating a gap of roughly 5 years from when Hennig first teased the project and around 3 years from its official reveal. While that is a long wait, Paramount Game Studios appears to believe the extra time is necessary to make the game a major success.

"We want to make sure that the team at New Media under Amy is set up for a great future, and that means making sure that their debut game hits with maximum force. Better to give them time, better to give them the resources they need and make the game that really brings Amy's vision to life."
— Shawn Kittleson

The delay increases expectations around Marvel 1943. Amy Hennig’s reputation remains one of the biggest reasons fans are watching the project closely, especially after her work on Uncharted helped define cinematic action adventure storytelling. Marvel 1943 also carries the weight of a major Marvel license, a World War 2 setting, and the promise of a story involving Captain America and Black Panther during the rise of Hydra.

At the same time, the longer development cycle raises pressure. Paramount Game Studios will eventually need Marvel 1943 to justify the time, investment, and attention placed on Hennig’s team. Giving a project more time can protect quality, but it can also raise expectations to a dangerous level, especially when fans have already waited years for another Hennig led release.

The update also leaves the future of Hennig’s Star Wars game uncertain. According to Kittleson, the studio is focused entirely on finishing Marvel 1943 before discussing the Star Wars project in detail.

"I think the best thing to think of is we've got to finish Marvel 1943. We're very much focused on that. So one thing at a time and we'll address Star Wars, talk about that when 1943 is finished. But first right now, all efforts are on 1943."
— Shawn Kittleson

When asked whether the Star Wars game is fully locked in after Marvel 1943, Kittleson did not provide a firm answer.

"That's something we'll have to talk about after 1943."
— Shawn Kittleson

That leaves the Star Wars project in a waiting position. It has not been canceled publicly, but it is clearly not the current priority. Paramount Game Studios is putting its immediate attention on making sure Marvel 1943 becomes the debut release that defines the future of Hennig’s team.

For now, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra remains one of the most anticipated cinematic action adventure games in development, but players should no longer expect it in 2026. The game is playable, still being invested in, and being given more time to reach the quality bar Paramount and Hennig are targeting.

The real question is whether that extra time will turn Marvel 1943 into the major comeback moment fans have been waiting for since Hennig’s last new game more than a decade ago.

Do you think Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra should take all the time it needs, or is the long delay putting too much pressure on Amy Hennig’s comeback project?