Footage of new Iron Man game from EA Motive appears to leak, showing blistering speed and freedom, as MIA superhero game finally reappears

Footage of the highly anticipated Iron Man game developed by EA Motive has leaked online, revealing glimpses of its gameplay and features. The two-and-a-half minute video showcases the game's sense of freedom and speed, as Tony Stark flies around an open-world cityscape and switches between aerial and close-quarter combat with ease.

The combat sequences are particularly impressive, with Iron Man effortlessly smashing enemies against walls and the ground, and utilizing a wide array of gadgets including laser beams and rockets.

Interestingly, the footage also reveals a customisation feature for Iron Man's suit, allowing players to alter the appearance of the suit using a panel. As Tony Stark interacts with the panel, the suit reconfigures to reflect the changes. The trailer itself appears to be a work in progress, with unfinished sections, but it emphasizes cinematic storytelling, with Stark visiting iconic locations such as the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier and conversing with recognizable characters.

There is also a brief scene set in a bamboo forest, adding an element of surprise to the trailer. The footage is classified as coming from an August 26 test, suggesting that it's quite recent. The video lists Ultron as the executive producer and The Hulk as the world director, an amusing combination of character names that add a touch of humor to the production team.

EA Motive's Iron Man game was first announced four years ago, making it one of several superhero games EA planned to collaborate with Marvel on. However, a Black Panther game reportedly made by the studio was later cancelled. This isn't the first attempt at an Iron Man game in recent years, as Avalanche, developers of the Just Cause series, were also working on an Iron Man title around 2012, the footage of which leaked earlier this week.

Additionally, Iron Man made a brief appearance in Square Enix's 2020 Avengers game, though it didn't quite capture the same acclaim as their Guardians of the Galaxy collaboration the following year.