The Avengers to get video game adaptation from Square Enix

Marvel's movie franchise "The Avengers" is headed for not one but a number of video game adaptations at the hands of the studios behind modern additions to the "Tomb Raider" and "Deus Ex" series.

References to heroes from The Avengers film franchise are scattered throughout the debut trailer for the Square Enix and Marvel Entertainment multi-year, multi-game collaboration.

"The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise," said Marvel in a prepared statement.

"Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come. More details on 'The Avengers' project and other games will be announced in 2018."

"Marvel is making games a key part of the landscape for Marvel storytelling, alongside comics, television and film."

The Avengers Project Announcement Trailer: