It looks like the rumors were true, Crystal Dynamics will be ceasing Marvel’s Avengers support later this year! An official announcement was made today mere hours after a rumor surfaced stating that Crystal Dynamics would be ceasing support for the game, as the studio’s developers will be shifting to work on the next untitled Tomb Raider game.

Marve’s Avengers Support Ending FAQ and Details:

The game’s final patch tagged as version 2.8 will be released this March 31, 2023, which will be the last title update that brings any new features or content for the game. After that, all official support for Marvel’s Avengers will cease on September 30, 2023. 

Thankfully, even with the support ceasing, both single-player and multiplayer will continue to be playable. Patch 2.7, which introduced the Winter Soldier to the game, will be the final character released. There will be no new cosmetics planned for the Marketplace, and all final balance updates will be released in March as part of update 2.8.

The tiny bit of good news? Starting March 31, 2023, Crystal Dynamics will be making all the game’s Marketplace, Challenge Card, Shipment cosmetic content available to all players for free. Every Outfit, Takedown, emote, nameplate from the Marketplace, and Challenge Cards and Shipments will be free to all players from the March date onwards as long as they own a copy of the game.

As for the Credits and economy, check out the table below as well as the official announcement from the studio.

Along with the end of development, we’ll also be turning off the cosmetics Marketplace. When Update 2.8 launches on March 31, 2023, Credits will no longer be purchasable and all remaining Credit balances will be converted into in-game resources to aid ongoing adventures. Here is a table with the resources that will be granted based on existing Credit balances:

Finally, an FAQ regarding this announcement was published as well.

Who made the decision to end support for the game?

The decision was made in conjunction with our partners that now was the right time to make this change. 

When will support for Marvel’s Avengers end?

Support will discontinue on September 30, 2023.

Will I still be able to play the game solo?

Yes. All content that is available for solo play will continue to be available after September 30, 2023.

Will I still be able to play with my friends?

Yes. Multiplayer will still be accessible after support discontinues on September 30, 2023.  Multiplayer will continue to require Xbox Live Gold on Xbox platforms and PS Plus on PlayStation platforms.

Will single- and multi-player play be available forever?

The changes we are making to how the game functions will ensure as long a life as possible. However, after September 30, 2023 we can’t guarantee that we will be able to address issues that occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

What happens between now and September 30, 2023?

The game will continue to run as it has until March 31, 2023. At that time, Update 2.8 will launch with the game’s final balance changes and all Marketplace, Challenge Card, and Shipment cosmetics will be made available to all players for free.

What happens when Update 2.8 goes live?

On March 31, 2023 with Update 2.8, we will give all players access to all Marketplace cosmetics, including every Outfit, Takedown, and Nameplate that were previously purchasable with Credits. In addition, all cosmetic items previously earnable through Hero Challenge Cards and Shipments will also be made available to all players.

Will I still be able to buy the game after March 31, 2023?

Yes. The game will remain available for purchase digitally between March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 and at retail while supplies last. No new digital purchases of the game will be available after September 30, 2023.

If I buy a pre-owned copy of the game on disc after September 30, 2023, do I get all the free cosmetics?

Yes, everyone who owns the game will get access to the same suite of free cosmetics.

If I delete my digital version of the game, can I reinstall it after September 30, 2023?

Yes, if you own the game before September 30, 2023, you will be able to reinstall it after that date. However, as noted above, after September 30, 2023 we can’t guarantee that we will be able to address issues that occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

Why are you giving all the Marketplace content away for free?

We wanted to show all our players how much we’ve appreciated their support over the past few years. Gifting the full library of marketplace content is a way to thank our community by letting them experience the breadth of content in Marvel’s Avengers.

Will events like the Red Room Takeover still run after tomorrow and September 30, 2023?

Yes, they will run in a rotation every two weeks.

Will any new stories, features or Heroes be added to the game after Update 2.8?

No new stories, features or Heroes will be added to the game, and our final balance update will occur with Update 2.8 in March.

Will there be any additional bug fixes after Update 2.8?

We may deploy bugfix patches after Update 2.8 and before September 30, 2023 if needed, however we can’t guarantee that we will be able to make any changes after the end of our support for the game.

After September 30, 2023, if something happens like my save game gets corrupted, who do I contact?

After September 30, 2023, we will no longer provide support for Marvel’s Avengers.

What support will be discontinued?

After September 30, 2023, we will no longer add new content or provide customer support for the game. In addition, Marvel’s Avengers will no longer be available for purchase.

What about Outfits that are earned in game through Missions or Challenge Cards?

Cosmetic items will still be earnable via the cosmetic vendor, mission rewards, and patterns. All other cosmetics will be granted to players for free.

Is anything happening to the cosmetic vendor?

No, the cosmetic vendor will remain.