After briefly being able to check out a hands-off demo of Crystal Dynamics Marvel's Avengers during last year's E3, the only thing that was on my mind was I wanted to know more.  

Square Enix and developers Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal released a new story trailer, gameplay trailer, and gameplay video of Marvel's Avengers during its first "War Table" live stream today. 

Here are the details below. 

“Once an Avenger”

The Marvel’s Avengers War Table offers players a world premiere look at new trailers, including the first showing of new Thor gameplay in his, “Once an Avenger” campaign hero mission. This playthrough follows The God of Thunder as he battles enemies with powerful lightning strikes, unleashes a barrage of Mjolnir attacks, and performs many other signature heroic moves solo and with AI Avengers teammates.

MODOK

The stream also offers more details on the game’s central villain, MODOK (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing), who Marvel fans will recognize as the artificially mutated, super-intelligent overlord of AIM (Advanced Idea Mechanics).

War Zones

Lastly, Crystal Dynamics revealed brand-new information about War Zones, the game’s team-based missions, including their structure and how the Avengers become even more powerful when working together. War Zones can be played either solo with AI hero companions, or in co-op groups of up to four players. The stream also revealed more of the game’s world, from AIM’s research facilities to a derelict Helicarrier, all of which can be explored by players to earn new rewards, gear, and experience points.

Hero Missions

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience, with a combination of Hero Missions and War Zones. Hero Missions are single-player only and are part of the initial Campaign. They are designed to showcase each hero’s unique abilities as you reassemble your growing roster. War Zones can be played solo or with a group of up to four players as any Hero in your roster. Each mission dynamically scales based on the team size and player level.

Customization

Players in Marvel’s Avengers will also be able to customize Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in several ways. While each Super Hero will play true to their unique power sets, each will have the flexibility to play differently based on the gear you equip them with and the skills you enable, so no two player’s heroes will play in exactly the same way. Each hero has dynamic combo systems, Heroic moves, an intrinsic ability, and signature move set to unlock and customize – many inspired by classic moves from the 80 years of history in all media, others crafted as originals just for this game.

Players also customize these iconic Super Heroes with classic, fan-favorite, and all-new original outfits inspired by over 80-years of Marvel history, including Iron Man’s suit from the 2014 Original Sin storyline, or Thor’s Donald Blake identity, which is a nod to an alias of Thor’s who first appeared in 1962’s Journey into Mystery issue 83.

Free Post-Launch Content

Marvel’s Avengers is an ambitious game, starting with a global high-stakes race to rebuild the Avengers. But that’s just the beginning. To ensure a continuing heroic experience for all players, the narrative of Marvel’s Avengers expands, and threats escalate with each new post-release Super Hero, region, and story arc delivered to players at no additional cost once they own the core game.

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Versions

Finally, in case you missed it, earlier this week Square Enix announced that Marvel’s Avengers will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X when the consoles launch in holiday 2020. Players who own the current-gen version of the game will be able to upgrade to the next-gen version at no additional cost, regardless if players are moving from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X. Those moving their saves to next-gen will transfer their player profiles and progression so they can pick up right where they left off. Also, cross-gen play will be supported so PlayStation 5 players will be able to play with their friends on PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X players will be connected with their friends on Xbox One.

Marvel's Avengers is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia on September 4, and for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this holiday. 

Watch the trailer footage below. 

Story Trailer: "The MODAK Threat" 

Gameplay Trailer: "Co-op War Zones" 

Gameplay: "Once an Avenger"