Last week, developer Crystal Dynamics revealed a surprise playable character in their upcoming video game
Marvel's Avengers. Kamala Khan will be fighting alongside Earth's Mightiest, playing a key role in the game's narrative as she discovers evidence of a global conspiracy.
While Kamala Khan is now better known as Ms. Marvel in the comics, it doesn't appear she goes by that name in'
Marvel's Avengers, as she has only just begun to discover her powers. Her initial outfit in the game reflects that.
"Kamala starts her journey in casual clothing, a look heavily inspired by the iconic front cover of the first MS. MARVEL comic," explained Crystal Dynamics' game director Tore Blystad.
"A satchel with scarf was added for some nice secondary movement when she’s jumping around — which happens quite often! The design team also gave her lots of layers since she goes through a variety of environments."
"We wanted Kamala to have a strong origin arc from fan girl to Super Hero, as a representation of the player’s journey -— the player’s perspective is aligned with Kamala’s," Blystad added.
"We took the core inspiration from the iconic Ms. Marvel costume from the comic, especially the MS. MARVEL #2 cover. But since our Kamala has to stand side-by-side with the other Avengers, she gets some help from Tony Stark who designs and makes her outfit. The materials are partly inspired by her cultural heritage and modern tactical materials and cuts."
However, as revealed this week, Kamala will also feature a unlockable alternate outfit that's more reflective of her "Ms. Marvel" moniker. Inspired by
Ms. Marvel #3, check out Kamala Khan's alternate unlockable classic Ms. Marvel costume.
When Kamala failed a rescue attempt in her standalone 2014 series MS. MARVEL, she picked herself up and tried again. After extra training and a costume upgrade she pulled off the rescue, going on to become New Jersey's protector. This outfit is inspired by her iconic comic costume.
Marvel's Avengers will feature a variety of iconic outfits from Marvel lore as well as all-new designs for each of the playable characters in the game. Some of these will be earned and unlocked by playing the game, while others will only be available for purchase in the marketplace. Outfits are purely cosmetic and will have no impact on the gameplay itself.
Marvel's Avengers will assemble on May 15, 2020 for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Google Stadia.
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