Do you enjoy games that are with your favorite superheroes as in-game characters? If that someone is you, well, Marvel fans can rejoice as another game is slated for a release this year. Titled, Marvel Rivals, this is a brand-new team-based PVP game with your favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals.
There have been several superhero-based games out here, and there is no harm in having another one. With a superhero-based PVP game, things are only about to get fun. I mean, it is fun to watch your favorite superheroes battle it out with each other, and it only gets more fun when you are playing it with your friends. So, if this new superhero game: Marvel Rivals interests you, you’re at the right place.
Marvel Rivals: Everything You Need To Know
In this post, we will be talking about the release date, trailer, gameplay, system requirements, and other important details you need to know if you plan to get the game when it comes out. The game has been undergoing closed beta testing for a while during July and the early part of August, so expect some more beta testing to take place before the game has been released.
Marvel Rivals – Announcement and Release Date
Marvel Rivals was first announced on the 27th of March 2024. The announcement came alongside an announcement trailer that shows off the different characters and bits and pieces of what you can expect in the gameplay. At the Gamescom 2024 event that was recently held, the release date for Marvel’s Rivals was revealed. The game is set for release on the 6th of December 2024.
Marvel Rivals – Developer and Publisher
The developer and publisher for Marvel Rivals is NetEase Games. These are the same developers and publishers for several games such as
Marvel Rivals – Trailer and Gameplay
Let’s now talk about the trailer and what you can expect from the gameplay for Marvel Rivals. Marvel Rivals is a team-based shooter where you need to plan how your team is going to make use of the power-up to destroy your opponents. The areas or maps that you will be battling each other are dynamic battlefields – i.e., they keep changing for every fight or battle. The game has several characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
These are 6 by 6 matches, so if you have a large group of friends, this is the game you are going to enjoy. All of your favorite characters have specific weapons and moves that are unique. The game has a ton of animations that you can enjoy when your character is battling out with the opponent team. The game takes place in different Marvel Universe worlds. You can play in Asgard and also into the future, i.e., Tokyo in 2098. You will have to make the best use of the environment to defend against attacks from the enemy.
Marvel Rivals – Playable Characters and Team-Ups
As it is with any character-based game, it is important to know what characters you can play. And since this is a Marvel game, Marvel fans would like to know if their favorite character or superhero is playable in the game or not.
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Captain America
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hela
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Jeff: The Land Shark
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- The Punisher
- Thor
- Venom
- Winter Soldier
The game also has specific teams that you can choose. Check them out.
- Voltaic Union: Thor, Captain America, and Storm
- Ragnarök Rebirth: Hela, Loki, and Thor
- Planet X Pals: Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Jeff
- Chilling Charisma: Jeff, Namor, and Luna Snow
- Guardian Revival: Adam Warlock Star-Lord, and Mantis
- Symbiote Bond: Spider-Man, Peni Parker, and Venom
- Ammo Overload: The Punisher and Rocket Raccoon
- Gamma Charge: Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Iron Man
- Dimensional Shortcut: Magik and Black Panther
- Metallic Chaos: Magneto and Scarlet Witch
Marvel Rivals: Supported Platforms and Pricing
Marvel Rivals will be available on the following platforms
- Windows – Steam
- Windows – Epic Games Store
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PlayStation 5
By the looks of things, the game will not be available for the older generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
The best part about this game is that it will be a free-to-play game on the day of release. All the characters will also be available for players to choose to battle against the opponent team.
Marvel Rivals – System Requirements and Controller Support
PC players of Marvel Rivals will be glad to know that there will be support for controllers from day one itself. Using any Windows-compatible wired or wireless controller will work just fine for your PC. However, if you plan to use your gaming console’s controller with your PC to play Marvel Rivals, these are the supported controllers
- All Xbox Controllers
- PlayStation Dual Shock controllers (wired)
- Plantation DualSesne controllers (wired)
Now that you know the controllers that have support for Marvel Rivals, here are the system requirements that your system needs to meet to play Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals: Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX `1060 or AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 75 GB (SSD recommended)
Marvel Rivals: Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 75 GB (SSD storage)
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything that you need to know about Mir val Rivals. With the new Marvel Universe game announced, are you excited to play this free game with your friends? Or, would you rather wait for standalone superhero Marvel games? Let us know your thoughts below.
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