Details of the Iron Man game, which was canceled 21 years ago, were leaked onto the internet along with images shared by its developer.
Details of the Iron Man game, which was once under development by Activision’s Genepool Software and was later canceled, have surfaced on the internet after 21 years. Retired developer Kevin Edwards brought this forgotten project back to the agenda, sharing images of the game and a one-minute gameplay video on Twitter.
Why Was the Iron Man Game Cancelled?
The game’s working title was “The Invincible Ironman” and was based on a brand new engine developed specifically for PC, Xbox, and PS2 platforms. The game was cancelled after approximately six months of development when Activision pulled the plug on the project. Kevin is not sure of the exact reason for the cancellation, but he believes that the delays related to the Iron Man film, which was in development at the time, may have influenced the decision.
Here’s a game I worked on at Genepool Software after we finished “X-Men 2: Wolverine’s Revenge”. AFAIK this is the first time the game has been shown. “The Invincible Ironman” (working title, 2003) was canned by Activision and our studio was shutdown. xemu is pretty impressive! pic.twitter.com/2CNpbI2Jyj
— Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) (@KevEdwardsRetro) July 2, 2024
In the gameplay footage shared for the first time, Iron Man is seen fighting his enemies in a canyon, hanging in the air, flying, and using other techniques seen in the film. The visuals and combat dynamics, which look quite good in line with the technology of the period, reveal the potential of the game. The cancellation of the game has disappointed many gamers in the industry.
EA Motive is currently working on an AAA-class Iron Man project with an open-world concept, a development that has Marvel fans excited.