While anyone and everyone at this very moment can log onto Steam, Google Stadia, PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 and enjoy Marvel’s Avengers for no extra charge this weekend, those who stick with the game past this date will have access to new content from 17 August 2021. Developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Square Enix has confirmed that Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda will be available as a free update on this date.
In addition to adding Black Panther, the third new playable Super Hero, the War for Wakanda expansion also brings with it two new villains, a brand-new environment to explore, new enemies, the Birnin Zana Outpost, new solo or multiplayer Drop Zone and Threat Sector missions and more. According to Square Enix, this expansion will add “the most content to Marvel’s Avengers since the game’s launch”.
Below is what the publisher had to say about the content of this update:
The War for Wakanda expansion adds to a game already packed with content, including eight other playable heroes, more than 25 hours of single-player campaign content (from the core release through the Expansion), and endless multiplayer action for up to four players. In addition, new modes and events are being introduced regularly, and dozens of outfits inspired by Marvel comics and movies are available to customize players’ favorite Super Heroes.
The story of the free War for Wakanda expansion revolves around King T’Challa, the Black Panther, devoted protector and current ruler of Wakanda. Blindsided by a betrayal and the resulting tragedy, T’Challa finds it difficult to entrust his duty to anyone else, even his sister Shuri, while also confronting those who wish to do Wakanda harm. When arch-villain Klaw’s forces threaten Wakanda’s safety, T’Challa must take the fight right to them to defend everything and everyone he holds dear.
Players will experience the game’s story and additional missions in the ongoing Avengers Initiative in the lush jungles of Wakanda, an entirely new environment and sole location of the world’s Vibranium. They’ll also get to explore the Royal Palace that overlooks Birnin Zana, known as “The Golden City,” in a new Outpost that contains Shuri’s laboratory, Zawavari’s chambers, and the Wakandan War Room.
A special War Table livestream focusing exclusively on this expansion will be held on Monday 16 August 2021 at 10am PDT via Twitch, should you want a sneak peek before its launch one day later.
