By Michael Specter
The highly anticipated Marvel Rivals, a third-person hero shooter, officially launches worldwide on December 5-6, 2024.
Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase Games in partnership with Marvel Games, is now available globally as a free-to-play third-person shooter. Fans can step into strategic superhero battles with 33 fully unlocked characters, including iconic heroes and villains, at launch. The game is set for release on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to enjoy cross-platform multiplayer action.
Global Launch Schedule
The global rollout of Marvel Rivals started on December 5 in select regions, with the game becoming available worldwide by December 6. The regional launch times are as follows:
- PST (Pacific Standard Time): December 5, 4 PM
- CST (Central Standard Time): December 5, 6 PM
- EST (Eastern Standard Time): December 5, 7 PM
- UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): December 6, 12 AM
- UTC+9 (Japan/Korea Time): December 6, 9 AM
Marvel Rivals Gameplay and Features
Marvel Rivals boasts cutting-edge visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 5, delivering lifelike graphics enhanced with Lumen global illumination and support for technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS 1.3. The game provides players with an immersive superhero experience, where they can engage in high-stakes team-based Player vs. Player (PVP) combat. With all 33 heroes and villains unlocked from the beginning, players can dive straight into action without waiting to unlock characters.
Extensive Hero Roster
Marvel Rivals features a wide variety of fan-favorite characters from the Marvel Universe. At launch, players can choose from heroes such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Black Widow, Doctor Strange, Hulk, and Scarlet Witch. Additionally, unique characters like Peni Parker and Jeff the Land Shark add fresh variety to the roster, ensuring every player can find their ideal champion.
Season 0 and Character Updates
The game’s launch coincides with the start of Season 0, which introduces updated stats and abilities for all characters. This ensures that each hero offers a balanced and strategic experience, with players able to select their favorites based on their playstyles. The strategic depth of the game is enhanced by each character’s unique powers and abilities, allowing for diverse and dynamic combat.
Free-to-Play Model and Exciting Future
Marvel Rivals adopts a free-to-play model, ensuring accessibility for all players while delivering a high-quality gaming experience. With its deep hero-based strategy, stunning graphics, and fully unlocked character roster, the game promises to be an exciting new chapter in superhero gaming. Whether you’re a Marvel fan or a hero shooter enthusiast, there’s plenty to look forward to in Marvel Rivals.
