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Gamers can pick upMarvel’s Avengersfor a super low price as Square Enix prepares to delist the game after ending support for it earlier in the year. Developed by Crystal Dynamics, best known for handling the well-receivedTomb Raiderreboot trilogy,Marvel’s Avengerslaunched in September 2020 to poor reception. The slow rollout of new heroes and story expansions in the months and years following further hindered its success as an ongoing, evolving title.
The online co-op-focused melee action title starring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes was heavily criticized for its subpar live service model and a frequently delayed post-launch roadmap, which caused dissatisfaction for players who embraced the title’s status as a service. Earlier this year, just over two years since the game’s launch,Square Enix had announcedthat Crystal Dynamics would end support onMarvel’s Avengers,and that it would be delisted in September. The final update to the game came in March, which generously unlocked most of the skins and cosmetic items free for all players.
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AsSquare Enix prepares to delistits unsuccessful Marvel title across digital storefronts on September 30, its giving Marvel fans one last chance to grab the game at a low cost.Marvel’s Avengersis currently listed at just $3.99 across the PlayStation and Xbox stores, as well as on Steam. Puzzlingly, the title’s definitive edition is still available to purchase on Xbox’s store for $39.99.
With Crystal Dynamics moving on to new projects like its newTomb Raidergame andassisting Xbox’s The Initiative onPerfect Dark,it makes more than enough sense for support to end forMarvel’s Avengers,a game that largely has come and gone. That said, since Square Enix is committed to keeping the game playable in some capacity, there’s still a solid story on offer that Marvel fans are likely to enjoy. Along with all the expansions and post-launch heroes that are already available for free,Marvel’s Avengersis well worth picking up for $3.99 before its permanent delisting.
Square Enix’sAvengersis just one of several live service titles that have been shut down and delisted in the past few years. With games likeDestiny 2, Call of Duty,Fortnite, Overwatch 2,andApex Legendscontinuing to dominate the landscape, it’s incredibly difficult for new live service titles to find their footing, despite even having such a massive IP like Marvel attached.Rocksteady’s upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueseems like it’s aiming to try whatMarvel’s Avengersattempted. Time will tell whether it’ll be able to find long-term success and grow a dedicated playerbase, or if it’ll share the same unfortunate fate as its soon-to-be-deslisted Marvel counterpart.
Marvel’s Avengersis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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