Midnight Suns

MARVEL'S MIDNIGHT SUNS FAQ

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Answers to frequently asked questions about the game.

Q: What is Marvel's Midnight Suns?

A: Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the ultimate crossover event combining the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. Set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, you will forge unbreakable bonds with legendary Marvel Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors in the fight against the world’s greatest threat yet…the demonic forces of Lilith and the elder god Chthon.

Q: Who is developing Marvel's Midnight Suns?

A: Marvel's Midnight Suns is developed by Firaxis Games, the legendary studio behind the XCOM and Civilization franchises.

Q: Is Marvel’s Midnight Suns considered a card game?

A: Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a full-fledged tactical RPG that blends the rich story and characters of RPGs with revolutionary card-based tactics gameplay.

Q: Does Marvel's Midnight Suns feature multiplayer?

A: No, Marvel's Midnight Suns is single-player game.

Q: Does Marvel's Midnight Suns feature microtransactions?

A: There are no lootboxes in Marvel's Midnight Suns and players cannot purchase new Gamma Coils to get more cards. Players can purchase Eclipse Credits, which are only used to buy cosmetic skins in the in-game store. These skins are purely cosmetic and optional and do not affect game balance in any way.

Q: How many different editions of Marvel's Midnight Suns are there?

A: Marvel's Midnight Suns is available in four editions: Standard Edition, Enhanced Edition, Digital+ Edition, and Legendary Edition:

- The Standard Edition launched on December 2, 2022, for $59.99* on Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It includes the base game;

- The Enhanced Edition launched on December 2, 2022, for $69.99* on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It includes a next-gen optimized version of the game for next-gen consoles and five premium cosmetic skins;**

- The Digital+ Edition launched on December 2, 2022, for $79.99* on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It includes 11 premium cosmetic skins.** PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S SKUs include the next-gen optimized version of the game for next-gen consoles.

- The Legendary Edition launched on December 2, 2022, for $99.99* on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It includes the Season Pass** containing 23 premium skins*** for the base game and 4 post-launch DLC packs, each featuring a new playable character, new missions, new enemies, and additional character skins.

*Based on 2K's suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info.

** For digital orders, Season Pass content will be automatically delivered in-game upon release. For physical orders, Season Pass content will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game and available upon release.  More details on the Season Pass will be shared in the future.

*** Premium skins must be used with the equivalent in-game character. Characters may require unlocking through gameplay. For digital orders, Season Pass content and the premium skins will be automatically delivered in-game upon release. For physical orders, Season Pass content and premium skins will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game and available upon release. Terms apply.

Q: Is there a way to upgrade to the Legendary Edition of the game?

A: Yes. Purchasing the Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass provides you with all the content included in the Legendary Edition.

Q: Does Marvel's Midnight Suns feature a Season Pass? What is included in it?

A: The Season Pass includes 23 premium skins for the base game and 4 post-launch DLC packs, each featuring a new playable character, new missions, new enemies, and additional character skins. For more information on what's included, check out Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass Details and look out for updates to the Marvel's Midnight Suns Game Guide.

Q: Some of the SKUs for Marvel's Midnight Suns contained cross-gen access. Is this no longer the case?

A: We want to bring Marvel's Midnight Suns to fans as soon as possible and prioritized delivering the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game first. At the moment, we are unable to offer cross-gen access. This results in the following:

- Enhanced, Digital+ and Legendary Editions will no longer provide access to both Gen 8 and Gen 9;

- For physical Xbox, a dual-binary disc offering both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions on the disc will no longer be offered. Instead, only an Xbox Series X disc will be available for the Enhanced Edition and Legendary Edition on 2 December 2022;

- Pricing, bundled cosmetic skins, and Season Pass content are not affected and will remain the same

Q: Is Marvel's Midnight Suns now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch?

A: Marvel's Midnight Suns is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 via digital format only. The Nintendo Switch version is no longer moving forward as part of updated plans.

Q: Can I purchase the Season Pass at physical retailers?

A: No, the Season Pass is only available for purchase digitally.

Q: What are Marvel's Midnight Suns Prequel Shorts?

A: Marvel's Midnight Suns Prequel Shorts are five short videos that provide backstory on how Lilith became the Mother of Demons, and how Super Heroes like Blade, Magik, Ghost Rider and Nico Minoru came together to form the young core of the Midnight Suns. You can watch all five of the Marvel's Midnight Suns Prequel Shorts here

Q: Which animation team is behind Prequel Shorts?

A: We worked with the talented folks at Sun Creature Studio to create the intro and first video; the rest of the Prequel Shorts is being animated by the incredible team at DIGIC Pictures.

Q: How do I obtain the post-launch DLCs for Marvel’s Midnight Suns?

A: Each of the four post-launch DLCs will be available for individual purchase, and each is also included with the Legendary Edition of the game and the Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass.

Q: If I have Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass or the Legendary Edition of the game, how will I receive my DLC content?

A: Owners of Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass or the Legendary Edition will automatically be able to download the DLC content once it is available. After downloading the content, players can recruit Deadpool to their team once they complete the "Spidermaaaans" story mission and Spider-Man unmasks in the Abbey during Act One. A new story mission "A Man of Culture" will then appear at the Mirror Table - completing the mission adds Deadpool to their roster.

Q: What is included as part of each DLC pack?

A: Each of the four post-launch DLC packs included in the Season Pass will introduce a new recruitable hero, new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits.

Q: Will the DLC heroes be automatically added to the playable roster, or do you have to recruit them?

A: Each DLC hero can be recruited after completing their first story mission, which will be available after a specific initial unlock point. For The Good, the Bad, and the Undead DLC, Deadpool’s first story mission becomes available after players complete the “Spidermaaaans” story mission and Spider-Man unmasks in the Abbey during Act One.

Q: What does The Good, the Bad, and the Undead include? A: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead adds:

- New Recruitable Hero: Deadpool, an in-your-face damage dealer wielding 10 unique Hero Abilities

- New Story Missions: Fight a host of fresh enemy types across challenging new encounters

- New Abbey Upgrade: Deadpool's Food Truck

- 3 Additional Hero Skins, 7 Abbey Outfits, and 3 Swimsuits for Deadpool

Q: How do I add Deadpool to my team in Marvel's Midnight Suns?

A: After downloading the DLC, players can recruit Deadpool to their team once they complete the "Spidermaaaans" story mission and Spider-Man unmasks in the Abbey during Act One. A new story mission "A Man of Culture" will then appear at the Mirror Table - completing the mission adds Deadpool to their roster.

Q: If I am past the initial unlock point for Deadpool, will I be able to recruit him to my team immediately?

A: Yes, the "A Man of Culture" mission will automatically appear at the Mirror Table. Completing the mission adds Deadpool to the roster of playable heroes. Q: If I started a New Game+, will I be able to recruit Deadpool before the initial unlock point?

A: No, the "A Man of Culture" mission will only appear at the Mirror Table after you complete the "Spidermaaaans" story mission and Spider-Man unmasks in the Abbey during Act One.

Q: How many story missions do each of the DLC packs include?

A: Each DLC pack includes three new story missions for each of the DLC heroes. Players who purchase all four post-launch DLC or Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass, and complete all 12 DLC story missions will also unlock a secret bonus mission.

Q: Are the DLC story missions connected across all four post-launch DLC, or do they tell four separate stories? 

A: Each DLC is intended to be a standalone story, but they do have a unifying arc which ties them together and completing all 12 DLC story missions culminates in a secret bonus mission.

Q: What does Blood Storm include? A: Blood Storm adds:

- New Recruitable Hero: Storm, a weather-wielding mutant with 10 unique Hero Abilities

- New Story Missions: Fight a host of fresh enemy types across challenging new encounters, including a grand finale if all Season Pass missions are completed

- New Abbey Upgrade: Enhanced T.H.R.E.A.T Room

- 3 Additional Hero Skins, 7 Abbey Outfits, and 2 Swimsuits for Storm

Q: How do I add Storm to my team in Marvel's Midnight Suns? A: After downloading the DLC, players can recruit Storm by completing her first story mission "Hard Knock Life," which becomes playable after completing the “Spidermaaaans” mission but remains unlocked until "The Best There Is" is completed during Act One.

Q: If I am past the initial unlock point for Storm, will I be able to recruit her to my team immediately? A: Yes, the "Hard Knock Life" mission will become playable as soon as you complete "The Best There Is" during Act One. Doing so adds Storm to your Midnight Suns team.

Q: If I started a New Game+, will I be able to recruit Storm before the initial unlock point? A: No, the "Hard Knock Life" mission will only become playable after completing the “The Best There Is” mission during Act One.

Q: I see "Hard Knock Life" but it is locked. How do I unlock Storm? A: "Hard Knock Life" is available after you complete the "Spidermaaaans" mission, but remains locked until you complete "The Best There Is" during Act One. 

Q: How many story missions do each of the DLC packs include?

A: Each DLC pack includes three new story missions for each of the DLC heroes. Players who purchase all four post-launch DLC or Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass, and complete all 12 DLC story missions will also unlock a secret bonus mission.

Q: Are the DLC story missions connected across all four post-launch DLC, or do they tell four separate stories? 

A: Each DLC is intended to be a standalone story, but they do have a unifying arc which ties them together and completing all 12 DLC story missions culminates in a secret bonus mission.