Description
Rise against the darkness in Marvel’s Midnight Suns on PlayStation 5, a tactical RPG from Firaxis (XCOM) that blends strategic, card‑driven combat with a character‑focused Marvel story. Play as The Hunter—the first fully customizable original Marvel hero—and join forces with the Avengers and the mystical Midnight Suns (Blade, Magik, Nico Minoru, Ghost Rider) to defeat Lilith, Mother of Demons.
Combat reimagined for superheroes
- Command squads of three heroes in turn‑based battles where abilities are drawn from customizable decks.
- Build Heroism with quick KOs, then unleash cinematic Heroic powers or environmental attacks (slam foes into hazards, hurl objects, vault finishers).
- Each hero plays uniquely—Iron Man’s beam setups, Blade’s lifesteal, Magik’s portals, Captain Marvel’s binary mode—and team synergies are key.
- Boss fights (Venom, Sabretooth, Crossbones, and more) introduce unique mechanics; optional side objectives boost your mission ratings and rewards.
Live among legends at the Abbey
- Between missions, explore the Abbey hub to uncover mysteries, upgrade gear at the Forge, spar in the Yard, and send heroes on ops.
- Build friendships through hangouts and clubs to unlock powerful passive abilities and Midnight Suns outfits.
- Light/Dark choices shape The Hunter’s build and unlock distinct cards and passives.
PS5 features and editions
- PS5 enhancements include fast loading, DualSense haptics/adaptive triggers, and Game Help support (PlayStation).
- Available editions include Standard, Digital+, Enhanced, and Legendary (with Season Pass). Post‑launch DLC adds new playable heroes, missions, Abbey upgrades, and cosmetics (Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, Storm).
- Optional in‑game purchases for cosmetics and Eclipse Credits (no paid gameplay advantages for combat cards).
What critics say
- Combat is widely praised for its depth and variety (IGN 8/10; Push Square 8/10).
- Social/Abbey segments add progression but can feel talky; performance is strong on PS5 (Metacritic PS5 ~81).
Key features at a glance
- Tactical card‑driven combat with environmental plays and Heroism economy
- Customize The Hunter and craft hero decks across Avengers, X‑Men, Runaways, and more
- Abbey hub for upgrades, exploration, and friendship systems that grant combat passives
- DLC heroes and missions expand the roster and story
- PS5 fast loads, DualSense haptics, 3D audio support
