When will Marvel Rivals be released? Developed by Netease and Marvel Games, this 6v6 shooter is a likely candidate to rival Overwatch 2 due to Valorant's art style and varied gameplay. The game has been officially announced, but despite the leaks, there have been some surprises.
Marvel Rivals is being developed by former Battlefield and Call of Duty developer Netease and aims to blend all the cool elements of your favorite superhero games with the frenetic fun of 6v6 FPS games . Here's what we know so far about Marvel Rivals and when you can get it.
Marvel Rivals release date prediction
We expect Marvel Rivals to be released sometime in early 2025. This is because the first Alpha playtest is confirmed to be scheduled for May 2024.
Marvel Rivals is free to play and will initially release only on PC. It's unclear whether the game will eventually come to console or mobile versions.
Marvel Rivals' first alpha playtest begins in May 2024, and you can sign up now on the Marvel Rivals website. You will be able to control the selection of the game's characters, including Black Panther, Spider-Man, Magneto, Magic, and more.
Marvel Rivals Gameplay
Thanks to the first trailer released in late March 2024, we now have some information about Marvel Rivals' gameplay style and what we can expect from the team-based shooter upon release.
The game will be played on a team basis of six players per team, and promises an “ever-changing battlefield.” Choose to play as a superhero or supervillain who can combine different abilities and powers to trigger new effects. Characters can also be combined together to use team-up skills to “invent new tactics.” Rocket Raccoon can jump on Groot's back and propel himself through enemies, and Hulk can release gamma energy to charge Iron Man's armor.
The environment is destructible, and the trailer shows giant pillars being destroyed in seconds and characters plummeting from their heights, taking heavy damage. Environments like Asgard and futuristic Tokyo are shown off, and using superpowers to reshape the terrain can give your team a huge advantage.
marvel rivals season
Since Marvel Rivals is free to play, it introduces a seasonal model. With each new season, new superheroes and new maps are added to the roster. Content unlockable via the Season Pass can help with your gameplay strategy.
Marvel Rivals also has a seasonal storyline in which Doctor Doom and a future Doctor Doom from 2099 collide universes in a timestream entanglement, creating new worlds, crises, and other unknown side effects. The characters of Marvel Rivals must work together and fight each other to defeat Doom, present and future, before he takes control of all created realities.
That's all we know about Netease's latest offering for now, but we'll update this guide with the latest Marvel Rivals news as we hear more. If you can't wait to get your hands on Marvel Rivals, we also have a list of the best multiplayer games and the best co-op games you can play on PC right now.
