Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have announced that Marvel’s Avengers will launch for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on 18 March 2021 alongside the new Hawkeye playable character and Operation Future Imperfect story arc.

We first met Clint in Kate Bishop’s Operation Taking AIM, where she brought him back from the brink of a huge AIM conspiracy involving the manipulation of time itself. Operation Hawkeye: Future Imperfect marks Chapter 2 of Season One, where we continue diving into the consequences of the Tachyon Project and come face to face with a possible future where all hope is lost.

Hawkeye’s Lucky the Pizza Dog will also be featured in the upcoming Operation.

As Kate Bishop’s mentor and close friend, Clint and Kate have similarities in their skillset due to being mentor and protégé, but nevertheless, they are two different fighters each with their own style. Clint’s bow skills are second to none in the Marvel Universe, and this version is inspired by his Ronin period to create his sword abilities, which makes him a powerful melee and ranged hero.

Whereas Kate blinks around the battlefield as a blur of never-ending strikes to multiple foes, Clint is the steadfast hunter, taking down his foes with powerful, precise hits one at a time until he’s the only one left standing. Clint’s Quick Reflex Intrinsic Ability allows him to sidestep enemy attacks and parry with a fast-staggering bow shot. His Dead Eye Skill allows him to focus his aim on a single target, increasing damage and reaction with razor arrows. With Ranger’s Momentum, snap to targets instantly and zero-in on weak points.

Oh, and expect a certain iconic Marvel supervillain named Maestro:

You can check out the full deep dive video below: