Square Enix has finally announced that the first new playable hero for Marvel's Avengers will be available on December 8th with the launch of "Operation: Kate Bishop - Taking AIM." As well as telling the female Hawkeye's story, it's also set to introduce a powerful new villain, the Super Adaptoid, that will challenge players with a combination of skills and weaponry that mimic the Avengers' attacks.
In "Taking AIM," Kate Bishop, master archer and skilled gymnast, resurfaces after her investigation of Nick Fury’s disappearance following A-Day leads to her mentor Clint Barton (a.k.a. Hawkeye) going missing as well. As she unravels the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the time-warping Tachyon Rifts, she uncovers a twisted new plan from AIM, which pushes her to work with the Avengers once again.
Taking AIM’s story begins shortly after the conclusion of Marvel’s Avengers’ Reassemble campaign and is just the first half of the two Hawkeyes' Story Arc. Clint Barton’s Hawkeye will then take the stage in early 2021 to complete the double-feature and lay the groundwork for what’s next in the Avengers Initiative.
With reports swirling that players have abandoned the game since its launch, Square Enix is no doubt hoping that this is going to bring them back, and it does look like a pretty fun ride.
Check out gameplay footage and some screenshots below:
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