Marvel’s Avengers: War For Wakanda Expansion Launches On August 17

Square Enix has confirmed the release date for Marvel’s Avengers: War for Wakanda expansion. It is due out on August 17 for consoles and PC.

In a press release sent by the company, we learn more about the new expansion including the official release date, which is set for August 17. Square Enix has also shared a new key art for the expansion putting Black Panther front and center on it.

Black Panther will be the third free-playable hero that will be added to the game on August 17. This will be a part of a major content update that will also bring a new story with the War For Wakanda expansion.

Square Enix is also hosting a Twitch stream on August 16 that will feature details on the War For Wakanda expansion. You can keep an eye out on their official channel here.

Here are the details on this expansion that were shared by Square Enix.

The story of the free War for Wakanda expansion revolves around King T’Challa, the Black Panther, devoted protector and current ruler of Wakanda. Blindsided by a betrayal and the resulting tragedy, T’Challa finds it difficult to entrust his duty to anyone else, even his sister Shuri, while also confronting those who wish to do Wakanda harm. When arch-villain Klaw’s forces threaten Wakanda’s safety, T’Challa must take the fight right to them to defend everything and everyone he holds dear.

Players will experience the game’s story and additional missions in the ongoing Avengers Initiative in the lush jungles of Wakanda, an entirely new environment and sole location of the world’s Vibranium. They’ll also get to explore the Royal Palace that overlooks Birnin Zana, known as “The Golden City,” in a new Outpost that contains Shuri’s laboratory, Zawavari’s chambers, and the Wakandan War Room.

Marvel’s Avengers is available now for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC. It is also available on Google Stadia.