Ubisoft shuts down Marvel Blade game gossip Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Ubisoft shuts down Marvel Blade game gossip "Sorry to slice up the rumours." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 22 Aug 2022 14 comments Ubisoft has denied reports it is making a game based on Marvel's infamous vampire hunter Blade. The reports were sparked by photos - originally posted to Instagram back in July - that showed actors in Ubisoft-branded mo-cap suits apparently working on a Marvel project. The images resurfaced yesterday thanks to YouTuber and regular Ubisoft leaker JorRaptor, who pointed out a clapperboard which listed director Bassam Tariq - who is also directing Marvel's 2023 Blade reboot. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: What does Embracer's Lord of the Rings buyout mean for Middle-earth games? Ubisoft has now issued an unusually firm rebuttal to these reports, rather than its typical line that it does not comment on rumour or speculation. "Sorry to slice up the rumours, we're not making a Blade game," Ubisoft wrote on Twitter. "We can't wait to see what our friends at Marvel Studios are cooking up for next year's movie!" It's unusual to see Ubisoft publicly distancing itself from a rumour in this way - though perhaps this says something about how closely the publisher is currently working with Disney on upcoming Avatar and Star Wars projects, and doesn't want to be seen as rocking the boat. And it's still unclear what these photos - which remain on Instagram at the time of writing - are actually showing. "On set with the legionnaire @thegaffneyman," Ubisoft mo-cap artist Alex Martin wrote, alongside a photo of the pair holding sword-like weapons. "Thank you so much for your trust." "That's a wrap! It is always a pleasure working on great projects but what makes it even better is working with great people," responded his partner Edwin Gaffney, another video game mo-cap actor. "Thank you @alexmartin.am for the talent and energy you bring to the set you rock!" Sorry to slice up the rumors, we're not making a Blade game but we can't wait to see what our friends at @MarvelStudios are cooking up for next year's movie!- Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) August 22, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Both posts are tagged with numerous hashtags, including #actor #mocap #performancecapture #ubisoft #ubisoftgames. Martin previously worked with Ubisoft on a trailer for Beyond Good & Evil 2, playing the character of Knox. Eurogamer has asked Ubisoft for more detail on what the photos show. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store