Marvel World of Heroes is an AR game from Pokémon Go developers

Marvel Universe is now getting an augmented reality game. Marvel World of Heroes was announced on Friday during Disney’s game showcase at its D23 2022 expo. Niantic (the company behind the game) is creating the mobile version. Pokémon GoIt is expected to be released sometime in 2023.

Similar to Pokémon Go, Marvel World of HeroesAR-based gameplay will now be available on mobile phones. Players can make their superhero identities and team up with other friends to battle powerful enemies. In the trailer we see players using a collection of powers that have become staples of Marvel comics including Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, Cyclops’ lasers, and Doctor Strange’s sorcery.

But you’ll have to have more than your real-life friends to stop the Marvel Universe’s biggest villains, which is why Marvel World of HeroesPlayers can also team up with the Marvel Universe’s most famous characters to help defend Earth.

While the game doesn’t have a definitive release date yet, players can pre-register on the game’s website now for a chance to participate as early as possible.