That's kinda cool.
Dishonored‘s Arkane is making Marvel’s Blade, meaning console warriors have one more battle to fight in the form of console exclusives.
Blade was the creation of Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan way back in 1973, and is the product of a human and a vampire… and also, most importantly, a vampire hunter.
“In honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary, we have found the perfect match for the Daywalker in Arkane Lyon, a studio of uncompromising artists who continually push the boundaries of game design and innovation,” said Bill Rosemann, VP and Creative Director of Marvel Games. “In addition to their award-winning talent, it’s their personal passion and bold vision for our half-human, half-vampire iconoclast that makes this collaboration a perfect fit.”
“As a kid of mixed origins, I felt a special connection to Blade – a hero with a dual heritage himself,” added Dinga Bakaba, Game Director, Arkane Lyon. “The opportunity to put our spin on this character is a dream of mine and a challenge that our team embraces with a passion. We couldn’t be happier to put players in Blade’s boots, as he becomes the champion of my hometown of Paris, one stake at a time.”
The development of the game appears to be very early on, so don’t expect it anytime soon.
Arkane also confirmed that Blade will be set in the “heart of Paris,” perfect for those at Arkane Lyon.
Blade will be a third-person title; Bethesda’s press release didn’t specify a release date, nor available platforms.
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