Summary
Fans have wished for the chance to replay classicMarvelgames like the originalMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand the 2013Deadpooltitle for a very long time, and a recent rumor suggests that Microsoft is looking for a way to bring them to the Xbox storefront. Before the likes of Insomniac’sSpider-Mangames achieved major success, Activision held the license to severalMarvelproperties, resulting in influential hits like the firstMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand theX-Men Origins: Wolverinetie-in, as well as cult classics like Deadpool’s own standalone game.
Unfortunately for fans of these oldMarvelvideo games, titles likeMarvel: Ultimate AllianceandDeadpoolhave been trapped in legal limbo since Activision lost its Marvellicensing rights in 2016. WhileMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand its 2009 sequelwould remain available to purchase on Steam for at least two more years, they were eventually pulled from all digital storefronts - meaning that the only way to play them at the moment is to be lucky enough to already have a physical copy. The same rings true for the 2013Deadpoolgame, which was also removed from all digital storefronts in late 2017.
This might be changing soon, at least according to reliable gaming insider Shpeshal Nick. On the latest episode of the XboxEra podcast, he said that he’s been hearing word that Microsoft,who now owns Activision, is trying to work through the process of regaining the rights to releaseMarvel: Ultimate Allianceand 2013’sDeadpoolon its Xbox storefront.
Rumor: Microsoft Could Be Trying To Bring Back Classic Marvel Games
Of course, this is merely a secondhand rumor, and Shpeshal Nick didn’t specify when fans could seeMarvel: Ultimate AllianceandDeadpoolrelaunch for Xbox. However, a major factor in Microsoft’s reported interest in these games could be the massive success ofDeadpool and Wolverine. Wade Wilson’s latest big-screen outing has drawn attention to his standalone video game, with prices forpre-owned PS4 copies ofDeadpoolskyrocketing since the movie hit theaters late last month.
Likewise, all threeMarvel: Ultimate Alliancegamesfeature Deadpool and Wolverine as playable characters, along with many of the other Marvel heroes that made surprise cameos in the massive crossover film. If this latest rumor is true, then Microsoft could be looking to capitalize on the success ofDeadpool and Wolverineby re-licensing some of Activision’s oldMarveltitles, which could be welcome news for fans of older superhero games likeDeadpoolandMarvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Marvel
Marvel is a brand associated with a wide array of popular superhero comics, movies, television shows, and merchandise. The company owns the rights to popular characters like The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Deadpool, and many more.
