There once was a point whenMarvel’s Avengerswas going to launch alongside the next-generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. Unfortunately for those hoping to play the next-gen version of the game, it wound up getting delayed to 2021. Luckily for fans, the wait forMarvel’s Avengerson next-gen consoles is nearly over, launching March 18 with the option for existing owners to upgrade for free.
Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have released a newMarvel’s Avengerstrailer that explains the game’s next-gen features. This includes faster load times, which will allow players to load into missions faster and should generally improve the overall experience. Players will also noticed improved textures in thenext-gen version ofMarvel’s Avengers, with the game said to maintain 60 frames per second at 4K resolution.
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Improved visuals will be noticeable elsewhere in the next-gen version ofMarvel’s Avengersas well, particularly when it comes to the various heroes' special moves and the environmental destruction. These improvements may be most noticeable whenMarvel’s Avengersplayers areplaying the game as the Hulk, as his attacks tend to smash everything around him.
Those playingMarvel’s Avengerson next-gen consoles should be aware that they can still play the game with their friends who have yet to upgrade. Like many other recent multiplayer games,Marvel’s Avengerssupports cross-gen multiplayer, allowing fans to play together within the same console family. This means that those on Xbox Series X can play with those on Xbox One and those on PS5 can play with those on PS4.Marvel’s Avengerscross-platform multiplayeris not available at the time of this writing.
TheMarvel’s Avengersnext-gen update arrives on March 18 and it’s not coming alone. TheHawkeye DLCwill also be available on March 18, giving fans of the multiplayer superhero game more reason to jump back in. However, the next-gen debut will also come alongside a new patch that has so far been quite controversial in the community.
The developers arechanging the way XP works inMarvel’s Avengersin a manner that is believed to make the game more of a grind. This decision has already been criticized by the community, and many seem puzzled as to why the developers would do this when they are wanting to get people into the game.Marvel’s Avengers' underperformance has been well-documented, and a decision like this seems counterintuitive if the goal is to reverse its misfortunes. Regardless, it will be interesting to see if people return toMarvels Avengersto check out the next-gen features and the free Hawkeye content.
Marvel’s Avengersis out now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X versions coming on March 18.
