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Skydance told staff on November 12, 2026 that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is not canceled, after rumors of its cancellation spread. Executive producer Lu Gigliotti said in a Slack message, as reported by Kotaku, that leadership had assured the team directly and called the claims untrue. Kotaku also reported the game is close to alpha, despite years of development, is late and over budget, and has had scope cuts; its current build is reportedly light on gameplay. GameSpot cautioned that expectations should be tempered. The rumor began with a Marvel 1943 fan account whose original X post has since been deleted, but it spread widely, including among the game's own staff. Eurogamer reported that the game was originally conceived as a Netflix game, which Kotaku linked to its thin gameplay. The game, developed by Skydance New Media led by Amy Hennig, was delayed from late 2025 to early 2026, then beyond, and Kotaku reported it is now slated for 2027 and beyond. The rumors come amid job losses at Paramount Games following the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger.