Marvel Rivals: Gameplay, trailers, Closed Alpha, & more

Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled superhero adventure where you can assume the role of powerful heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. The game will feature a 6v6 format and a third-person perspective, similar to the popular format of Overwatch before its sequel was released.

The game features these well-known characters battling in creative arenas, leaving some curious about which platforms will support the game.

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an image of Iron Man from Marvel Rivals
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Does Marvel Rivals have a release date yet?

As of now, an official release date for the full version of Marvel Rivals has not been announced. However, we can confirm that the Closed Alpha will be available starting on Friday, May 10, 2024.

The developers have stated on their Discord server that the game is still in the process of being developed and there is currently no set launch date.

All Marvel Rivals platforms

Marvel Rivals will initially be released exclusively on PC through both Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Despite initially being limited to specific platforms, the developers have expressed their intent to explore other potential releases. This suggests that the game may eventually become available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as handheld devices such as the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck in the future.

On April 9, _Dreamz Gaming_ tweeted screenshots of concealed code discovered on the game’s official website. The images display logos for Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S above Marvel Rivals artwork.

Despite not receiving confirmation from Marvel and NetEase, it can be inferred that the shooter game will be released on current-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The possibility of a Switch version is still unknown at this time.

Promotional art for Marvel Rivals
Marvel/NetEase Games

Marvel Rivals: Pricing Information

Marvel Rivals is designed to be a free-to-play game, with no costs associated.

It is likely that the game will include in-game microtransactions such as a Battle Pass, premium cosmetics, and similar features seen in other free-to-play live service games like Overwatch 2 and Valorant.

Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha

During the Closed Alpha testing period, which runs from May 10th at 5:00 PM (PDT) until May 20th at 11:59 PM (PDT), you will have the opportunity to play Marvel Rivals before its official release.

If you wish to gain early access to Marvel Rivals, refer to our guide for a step-by-step explanation of the signup process.

All Marvel Rivals trailers

This is the initial trailer that was unveiled on March 27, 2024, providing a sneak peek at the gameplay and potential lineup of characters upon its release.

Devs followed up in April with a breakdown of Loki, showing fans how the mischievous character functions in-game, as well as locking in the May 10 release date for the Closed Alpha.

Marvel Rivals Gameplay Details

Upon initial observation, the gameplay appears quite reminiscent of titles such as Paladins and Overwatch 2. The game consists of two teams of 6 players competing against each other with the sole goal of coming out victorious.

A variety of popular Marvel characters such as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Loki, Iron Man, Magneto, Rocket Raccoon, and many others are available to choose from. The graphics have a slightly cartoonish appearance, and each character has a unique set of abilities to select from.

We have information on all confirmed Marvel Rivals heroes and whether the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass or Nintendo Switch. Additionally, we have compiled a list of every known Marvel Rivals skin.

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