Paris by night takes a thrilling twist as the iconic Daywalker, Eric Brooks, better known as Blade, leaps from the pages of Marvel Comics into the digital realm. The announcement of Marvel’s Blade, a dark narrative-driven experience by the creative minds at Arkane Lyon and Bethesda Softworks, has fangs bared in excited anticipation within the gaming community.
Arkane Lyon, the studio celebrated for its compelling stealth-action titles like Dishonored and the loop-shattering DEATHLOOP, now delves into the gothic heart of Paris with their take on Blade. This mature, single-player, third-person game promises an intoxicating blend of strategic combat and immersive storytelling, grounding players firmly between two worlds.
Rumored to be a meticulous craft of atmosphere and edge, the game’s setting in Paris—a city of lights now overshadowed by a vampiric invasion—ushers in a captivating playground for our half-vampire protagonist. Here, Eric Brooks confronts his dual existence, torn between humanity and a darker legacy.
Behind the scenes, Marvel’s Blade is a fusion of expertise, with Dinga Bakaba and Sebastien Mitton bringing their visionary direction to the title. Their leadership, which propelled DEATHLOOP to acclaim, alongside Dana Nightingale’s seasoned approach to campaign and design, positions this project as an exciting new chapter for narrative games.
Announced in December 2023, the game is a fresh recruit in the Marvel Games family, combining the rich lore of Blade with the nuanced game design Arkane Lyon is known for. As development slices forward, fans eagerly await to walk the shadowy line with Blade, defending Paris against the night’s befallen horrors. Stay tuned as we sink our teeth into this bloody good adventure.
