Skydance executive producer Lu Gigliotti told developers on Wednesday that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is not canceled despite social media rumors, Kotaku reported.
The denial arrived hours after a fan account on X claimed the game faced an imminent cancellation announcement. That rumor gained traction across online forums due to its timing following recent layoffs at the studio.
“[I] spoke directly with the executive leadership team (Dan [Prigg], Shawn [Kittelson], Andrea [Benavides], etc.) and they confirmed the game is not canceled,” Gigliotti wrote in a message to staff viewed by Kotaku.
“They asked me to make sure you all hear that directly. There is no truth to these claims,” Gigliotti said.
Skydance New Media delayed the project amid layoffs
The action-adventure title began in 2019 as director Amy Hennig’s project within Skydance New Media. Skydance teased the game in 2022 before a full reveal in 2024.
Development hurdles pushed the original 2025 release window to early 2026 and later into 2027 and beyond, Cosmic Book News reported. The game features Captain America, Black Panther, Gabriel Jones, and Nanali fighting Hydra during World War II.
The cancellation rumor spread days after at least 30 employees were laid off at Paramount Games following the corporate merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, 2026. GameGPU noted that the cuts had virtually no impact on the core Marvel team.
Skydance Games told the development team behind Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra on Slack this afternoon that the game is not canceled, despite a widely circulated rumor on Twitter today claiming that it was.
Project nears Alpha milestone after budget cuts
Internal reporting indicates the project is nearing its Alpha milestone later this month, IGN reported. The game originally started as a Netflix project before shifting to consoles and PC.
That transition resulted in a production cycle that exceeded its budget and forced cuts to content and length. The current build relies heavily on single-button actions with limited overall interactivity.
Despite these extensive modifications, Kotaku’s sources indicate the project is now close to completion. Skydance management urged developers to ignore the social media reports while leadership monitors the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marvel 1943
When will Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra be released?
Skydance has not announced a specific release date. The game was initially planned for 2025, but subsequent delays pushed its window to 2027 and beyond.
Who is directing the game?
Uncharted creator Amy Hennig leads the project at Skydance New Media. This marks her first major game project since Uncharted 3 in 2011.
Did the recent studio layoffs affect the development team?
At least 30 employees at Paramount Games were laid off following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, but internal sources state these cuts did not impact the Marvel 1943 team.
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