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Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
Developer(s)Avalanche Software
Publisher(s)Disney Interactive Studios
Microsoft Studios (Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows)
Writer(s)Brian Michael Bendis
Platform(s)iOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes[1] (also currently known as Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes,[2][3] Disney Infinity 2.0 and Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition[4][5]) is an action-adventure sandbox video game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney Interactive Studios.[6] It is a sequel to Disney Infinity and was announced on April 30, 2014. The game is currently set to be released in September 2014[7] and will feature characters from both Marvel Entertainment and Disney properties.[5]

Plot

The game will follow multiple plots, with each Playset having it's own. The Avengers Playset will center around Loki and MODOK attempting to rebuild the Casket of Ancient Winters, with the aid of the Frost Giants.[3]

Gameplay

Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes is split up into 2 game modes, Playset and Toybox. In Playset mode players can play multiple story modes based particularly on a certain franchises. Only characters from the franchise that they were included in can be used in that Playset. The Avengers playset was written by Brian Michael Bendis.[5][8] The Avengers Playset will take place in "Marvel Manhattan," a version of Manhattan (that is 4x larger than The Incredibles Playset.)[3][9] Bendis will pen all future Marvel Playsets.[3] The latter game mode, Toybox mode allows players to create their own games and worlds, using items unlock in Playset mode.

Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes will feature similar gameplay to Disney Infinity. Some aspects of the game, however, have been changed. In addition to ground movement, certain characters will be able to fly and hover.[5] The size of Toybox worlds and Playset have been in increased, notably due to the inclusion of flying.[5] Certain character can climb walls, including the Hulk.[9] The level cap of playable characters has been expanded from Level 15 to Level 20,[5] and players will now be able to use a "Skill Tree" to upgrade a character's abilities.[1][8] In an attempt to make Toybox building easier, the game will feature improved and enhanced Toybox editor tools (including in-game "brushes", that will automatically create scenery for players, including cities, dungeons and race tracks.)[5] Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes will also feature automated builders, that can be dropped into the Toybox and generate worlds for players.[5] In the Toybox mode players will also be able to create interior areas, a feature absent from the first game.[10]

Power Discs, physical discs placed on the Infinity Base to unlock skies, textures and in-game toys, will return from the first game.[1] There are 2 types of Power Discs, Circular and Hexagonal. Circular Power Discs give in-game boosts to playable characters and Hexagonal Power Discs unlock skies, textures and in-game toys. A total of 80 new Power Discs have been confirmed to be released. Some Power Discs will feature "Team-Ups." Team-Ups will make other characters pop up in-game to fight alongside the player.[1] Certain Power Discs will also unlock new costumes for characters.[1]

All figures, Power Discs and toyboxes, from Disney Infinity are compatible with Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.[11] The game introduces Toybox Games, discs which allows players to create games based on genres such as tower defense. The figures from the first game will also receive additional abilities through the Skill Tree. The game will also feature 2-wheeled vehicles, like motorcycles in additional to 4-wheeled vehicles.[8]

Development

When Disney Infinity was yet to be released, Avalanche Software CEO, John Blackburn stated that discussions about the inclusion of Star Wars and Marvel characters in the game, took place.[12] On that subject Blackburn said "I hope so! As a developer, I so want that. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, I was like, 'Holy crap! This is awesome!' But at this point in time, there's been some discussions about that, there's just been no decisions made."[12] On April 8, 2014, Marvel Entertainment released a teaser trailer featuring characters from Disney Infinity interacting with Captain America's shield.[13] D23, the official Disney fan club, originally reported that the game would be released in August 2014. This statement was later removed, as representatives of the site said “we erroneously reported about the launch of the next chapter of Disney Infinity. This information was incorrect. More news about Disney Infinity will be shared on April 30, and we hope you will check back for that update.”[14] On April 30, 2014, Disney announced a follow-up game, to Disney Infinity, Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes, at Pacific Theatres' Cinerama Done, in Hollywood,[8] for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in Q4 2014, featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. The unveiling included appearances by Clark Gregg, who appears as Agent Coulson in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Samuel L. Jackson, who appears as Nick Fury in many films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[5][15] Marvel Entertainment chief creative officer Joe Quesada was also at the unveiling, declaring that the comic book characters are "uniquely Marvel but still fit within the game."[16] Avalanche Software focused not only on the inclusion of Marvel characters, but improving the Toybox experience (especially for younger players) as well. The Toybox mode from the first game will return and will make up 60% of the time spent with the game.[10] Jimmy Pitaro, president of Disney Interactive Studios stated "we wanted to take everything that worked so well and make it epic."[8] The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game will be more advanced than the others, as executive producer John Vignocchi said "one of the most unique features of `Disney Infinity' 2.0 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, just because of the memory footprint of those systems, is that the size of the toy boxes you can create are just gigantic."[8]

Characters

The following is a list of character figurines that have been released and announced for Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes. The starter pack, which includes the game and Infinity Base, contains figures for the Avengers Playset consisting of Iron Man, Thor, and Black Widow.[17]

Upcoming
Playset / Franchise Characters Pack Release Date Wave
The Avengers Iron Man Starter Pack Fall 2014 Wave 1
Black Widow
Thor
Captain America Single Pack
Hulk
Hawkeye
Maleficent Maleficent

Other characters, including Nick Fury, Loki, MODOK, Rocket, Groot, Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Stitch and Merida will appear in the game, though no announcement has been made as to whether they are playable.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Robertson, Andy (April 30, 2014). "Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes Announced". Forbes. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  2. ^ Dunning, Jason. "Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Announced by Disney for PS4 & PS3". PlayStation LifeStyle.
  3. ^ a b c d "Enter the World of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes". Marvel Entertainment. May 2, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  4. ^ Sarkar, Samit (April 8, 2014). "Marvel teases Avengers in Disney Infinity '2.0 Edition'". Polygon. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i McWhertor, Michael (April 30, 2014). "Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition with Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall". Polygon. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  6. ^ "Disney launches Infinity video game that costs more than an iPad Mini". Daily Mail. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
  7. ^ Tach, Dave (May 2, 2014 at 7PM). "Disney Infinity 2.0 to launch in September 2014, according to official webcast". Polygon. Retrieved May 5, 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Disney introducing Marvel superheroes to 'Infinity' game". CTV News. Associated Press. May 1, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Dyer, Mitch (April 30, 2014). "Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes Announced". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  10. ^ a b de Matos, Xav (April 30, 2014). "Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall; PS4 and Xbox One joining the fight". Joystiq. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  11. ^ Keefer, John (April 30, 2014). "Marvel Super Heroes Unveiled for Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition)". The Escapist Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  12. ^ a b McWhertor, Michael (January 15, 2013). "Disney Infinity developer says Star Wars, Marvel characters under discussion, but not decided". Polygon. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  13. ^ Campbell, Evan (April 8, 2014). "The Avengers Are Coming to Disney Infinity". IGN. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  14. ^ Maiberg, Emanuel (April 20, 2014). "Official Disney fan club says Disney Infinity 2.0 launches August 2014, then takes it back". Gamespot. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  15. ^ Cannon, William (April 30, 2014). "'Disney Infinity' 2.0 Edition Live Stream: Watch Clark Gregg Unveil New Marvel Update For Title [VIDEO]". Latin Time. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  16. ^ "Disney Adding Marvel Heroes to 'Infinity' Game". ABC News. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  17. ^ "Disney Infinity: Marvel Superheroes Coming This Fall". April 30, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  18. ^ "Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes Announced". April 30, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
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