<ul><li>Electronic Arts (EA) cancels the highly anticipated Black Panther video game and shuts down Cliffhanger Games, the studio set up for its development.</li><li>The decision was communicated internally citing a strategic shift to focus on key franchises and growth opportunities, affecting employees and the development team led by industry veteran Kevin Stephens.</li><li>EA's broader structural changes, including layoffs and a return-to-office mandate, were already underway earlier this year, impacting around 300-400 employees.</li><li>Fans hoping to experience Black Panther in a game context can look forward to Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra by Skydance New Media, featuring Black Panther as a playable character, scheduled for release in 2026.</li></ul>

EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Shuts Down Cliffhanger Games

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