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Marvel Officially Announces Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is here to challenge Overwatch
by Tit Krajnik on March 27, 2024   

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Marvel announced Marvel Rivals, a 6v6 PvP third-person shooter game. The superhero team-based shooter has no release date yet; however, as confirmed, the first round of alpha testing will begin in May.

 

Marvel revealed its new project, Marvel Rivals, in a short trailer that showcased two minutes of gameplay. This marks the first time Marvel has officially confirmed Marvel Rivals after some teases and leaks hinted at the new project.
 


What is Marvel Rivals?

Marvel’s new game, Marvel Rivals, is a free-to-play, PvP hero shooter that, from the short trailer, looks oddly similar to Blizzard’s Overwatch. Like Overwatch, it’s a third-person shooter featuring different playable characters, each with their own abilities.

While the two games look very similar, Marvel Rivals won’t have the same characters as Overwatch, but instead iconic Marvel superheroes, like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk (Bruce Banner), Loki, and even characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, such as Star-Lord, Groot, Mantis, and Rocket Raccoon.

The full roster of 18 characters was already confirmed. However, NetEase and Marvel plan to release more characters and maps through seasonal updates.

Marvel Rivals Roster

  • Hulk 
  • Rocket Raccoon
  • Groot
  • Iron Man
  • Loki
  • Magneto
  • Scarlet Witch
  • Storm
  • Star-Lord
  • Punisher
  • Spider-Man
  • Namor
  • Luna Snow
  • Black Panther
  • Doctor Strange
  • Magik
  • Mantis
  • Peni Parker


As confirmed, Marvel Rivals will revolve around Doctor Doom clashing against his future self from 2099. This will lead to a multiverse collision that will bring different versions of characters from the multiverse into the battle. This might explain why characters from different worlds will be able to battle in an arena.

The game feels very similar to Overwatch, but it will include one distinctive difference - a Team Up Skill mechanic. This mechanic will allow players to combine specific abilities, such as Hulk charging up Iron Man’s suit with Gamma energy.

Moreover, Marvel Rivals will include environment destruction, allowing players to reshape the terrain and create strategic advantages on the battlefield.

When Will Marvel Rivals Release?

As of now, Marvel Rivals has no release date. However, Marvel and NetEase have confirmed that the first alpha will be available in May. This hints at a possible release date of late 2024.

 

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