Although the video game Marvel’s Avengers It has always been surrounded by controversy, it has managed to survive to this day based on improvements, changes and additions. However, the recent sale of several studios by Square Enix could jeopardize the future of the title.
Due to the agreement between Square Enix and Embracer, there could be problems with franchises like Marvel’s Avengers either Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Although the second is a game without a multiplayer mode, the risk is that there will be no sequel. The first, however, is more in danger. Although all games previously developed by the acquired studios are transferred to Embracer as part of the deal, additional approval is required.
In a recent question and answer session, the CEO of Embracer Group, Lars Wingefors, suggested that Disney may have to approve if its games are included in the Embracer transaction. Nothing is certain and anything could happen, but it is possible that those two games will remain in limbo and end up shutting down.
All the games that have been developed by the studios are included in the transaction. However, certain external approvals may be required in order to close this transaction. And potential licensees, as you mentioned, could be one of those necessary approvals.
Recently, one of the developers of Marvel’s Avengers revealed that the long-term plan for the game had been canceled and that they were now going to focus more on the short term with minor updates. It could be that this was simply a preparation for the possible acquisition with the team knowing the risks of getting to work on long-term developments that might not end up seeing the light of day.