Electronic Arts (EA) has officially cancelled its planned Black Panther video game, an action-adventure title. And also shut down its developer, Cliffhanger Games, as part of a strategic shift to focus on key franchises and significant growth opportunities. Let’s explore why EA canceled the Black Panther game below.
Reasons For Cancelling The Black Panther Game
The Black Panther game was announced in July 2023 as part of a partnership between EA and Marvel Games. Cliffhanger Games, a Seattle-based studio formed specifically for this project, was led by Kevin Stephens, formerly of Monolith Productions. The title was intended to be a single-player, third-person action-adventure title with an original narrative set in the Black Panther universe.
However, on May 28, 2025, EA confirmed the cancellation of the action game and the closure of Cliffhanger Games. This decision was communicated by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, who stated that the move was necessary to “sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.”
Impact of Cancelling The Black Panther Game
For now, the cancellation is part of broader structural changes at EA, which include layoffs in multiple departments and a new return-to-office mandate. Earlier in 2025, EA had already laid off between 300 and 400 employees. With the closure of Cliffhanger Games, EA is redirecting resources toward successful franchises such as Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends.
This move indicates that the company is becoming more cautious about investing in licensed IPs.
Future Prospects
Despite this setback, Black Panther fans still have hope, as Skydance New Media is developing a new action-adventure title called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, featuring both Captain America and Black Panther as playable characters. This game is scheduled for release in 2026 and is not related to EA’s projects.
Additionally, EA continues to work on other titles, including an Iron Man game developed by Motive Studio. This new action game is a priority for the company.
Summary
Electronic Arts has surprised Marvel fans with the announcement of the cancellation of the Black Panther video game. Additionally, the shutdown of its developer, Cliffhanger Games. This was confirmed by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele. However, a new Marvel game is in development, which will feature both Captain America and Black Panther.
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