Skydance Games told its development team that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has not been canceled, rebutting a cancellation rumor that spread from a fan account on X.

The rumor gained traction amid repeated delays and a lack of gameplay footage, prompting concern among staff; Skydance said it was monitoring the situation and would respond through appropriate channels.

Skydance executive producer Lu Gigliotti said development is continuing toward the game’s next milestone, while Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier reported that staff received the same message and cautioned that circumstances could change amid uncertainty around Skydance and its Warner Bros. acquisition.

The game, which was first slated for 2025, was delayed to early 2026 and then pushed to beyond 2026, with no new release date announced.

First announced in 2021 and fully revealed in 2024, the World War II action-adventure follows Captain America and Black Panther as they fight Hydra in Nazi-occupied France.

Kotaku reported that the project began as a proposed Netflix game before becoming a console and PC title, and that it is over budget, scaled back in scope and light on gameplay, though sources described it as close to done.

Reports describe prolonged internal difficulties, with staff reportedly unhappy about the game and its gameplay; Amy Hennig was said to have had little involvement in later development.

Developers reportedly criticized gameplay built around single-button interactions, with some describing it as not fun to play.

The project may lean more on story and visuals than action, leading the article to suggest a price around $25 or $30 could better match its reported scope than full-price positioning.

The game’s status is attracting added scrutiny amid layoffs following the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger: reports put cuts at Paramount Games at more than 30 employees and at Skydance at at least 25 positions, but available reporting does not indicate that the core Marvel 1943 team was materially affected.

Earlier, senior executive Shawn Kittelsen said the team was relatively small for a AAA-quality game and was developing it with fewer resources than comparable projects; he said previously released footage reflected what the game looks like.

Ultimately, the game’s quality and reception remain uncertain until players can see how it actually plays.