Marvel Rivals Alpha Release, Characters, And Everything We Know
Several Marvel games are in development right now, but for anyone looking for something competitive, Marvel Rivals might catch your eye. This new competitive shooter game is being developed by NetEase and combines a striking art direction with comic book-inspired gameplay as you battle to save the Marvel Multiverse. Ahead of its eventual release, we’ve gathered up all the available information on the game, from alpha test dates to its roster.
**When Will Marvel Rivals Be Released?**
On its Discord, NetEase says Marvel Rivals is still early in development, so no set release date has been revealed yet. As noted below, an alpha test is on the way in the first half of 2024, so there will be an opportunity to try it out soon.
**Marvel Rivals Gameplay**
While it might look like a reskinned Overwatch on first glance, Marvel Rivals does make a few changes to the formula of its source inspiration. Marvel Rivals uses a third-person view and character abilities can be boosted with dynamic “Team-Up Skills” to unleash powerful attacks. Matches in Marvel Rivals will be 6v6 battles.
**Marvel Rivals Price**
When it launches, Marvel Rivals will be available at the low price of absolutely nothing, as NetEase says the game will be free-to-play.
**Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Test**
A closed alpha technical test for Marvel Rivals will be held in May 2024. At least 12 characters will be available as part of the test, which begins on May 10.
**Marvel Rivals Character Roster**
So far, 18 characters have been revealed for the Marvel Rivals character roster, including Hulk, Storm, Namor, and more.
**Marvel Rivals Platforms**
Marvel Rivals was first announced for PC, and as expected, the game is headed to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as well.
**Marvel Rivals Story And Setting**
Fantastic Four supervillain Doctor Doom has teamed up with his successor in 2099 to mess about with the timestream, creating a cataclysmic event known as the Timestream Entanglement. Matches take place across comic book locations like Asgard and Tokyo 2099.
**Marvel Rivals Post-Launch Plans**
As a live-service game, NeatEase says each new season in Marvel Rivals will introduce more characters and maps to the game.
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