EA's Iron Man: a work-in-progress trailer reportedly leaked online

Fabian Lainé August 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM

In brief

A work-in-progress trailer for the Iron Man game in development at Motive Studio leaked this morning, showing Tony Stark flying and fighting above a city. The « Aug26 Test » watermark and the raw look of the visuals confirm this is an internal build, not an intentional marketing leak.

An unfinished video of an Iron Man game in development at Motive Studio has reportedly been circulating since this morning. It reportedly shows Tony Stark in his armor, flying at full speed above a city and blasting enemies with repulsor shots.

According to the descriptions circulating, the sequence would be silent, lacking finalized effects, and would carry a watermark mentioning a user ID as well as the notation "Aug26 Test" - which would place its origin at a very recent test build. Characters resembling Pepper Potts and Obadiah Stane would also be recognizable, consistent with the classic Iron Man universe. Nothing at this stage would allow confirmation of a precise gameplay system beyond these flight and combat sequences.

A leak with all the hallmarks of an internal build

The watermark and the unrendered look of the visuals point to a leak stemming from an internal development build, rather than a marketing edit leaked on purpose. This type of clue - timestamp, user watermark - fits the classic pattern of unwanted leaks, like the one GTA 6 suffered in 2022.

On the official side, EA has made no statement since the project's initial announcement in 2022, when the publisher promised an original story "that channels the complexity, charisma, and creative genius of Tony Stark." The game is in fact nearing its fourth anniversary since its reveal without a single official image released since. Nevertheless, the official X account @ironmangame has, since August 29, confirmed that development is indeed still underway, as this screenshot suggests.

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Frequently asked questions

How did this video leak?

The watermark bearing a user ID and the mention « Aug26 Test » suggests a leak from a recent internal build, likely via an employee or tester. EA hasn't confirmed exactly where the leak came from, but all signs point to an unintentional leak rather than deliberately released marketing material.

What can be seen in the leaked video?

The footage shows Tony Stark in his armor flying over a city at high speed, using his gauntlets to fire repulsor blasts at enemies. Characters resembling Pepper Potts and Obadiah Stane can also be spotted. However, the video is silent and lacks finalized effects, typical of an early development phase.

Why hasn't EA shown anything official since 2022?

No official communication has been released since the initial announcement, where EA promised « an original narrative that channels the complexity, charisma, and creative genius of Tony Stark ». The radio silence has lasted more than four years, which makes this leak all the more intriguing.

Is an official announcement expected soon?

Iron Man's official X account confirmed on August 29 that development was still underway. Some observers speculate that an announcement could arrive by the end of the year, particularly to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the reveal expected in September.

Key takeaways

The video shows Iron Man flying over a city and using his repulsors against enemies, all at cruising speed.
The technical clues (user watermark, Aug26 timestamp, lack of finalized effects) point to an internal development leak, similar to the GTA 6 one.
EA hasn't shared any official footage since the 2022 announcement, even as the game approaches its fourth anniversary since being revealed.
Iron Man's official X account confirmed on August 29 that development was still ongoing, validating that the leaks reflect a project that's still active.

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