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Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero-shooter from NetEase that features a roster of classic Marvel characters, iconic maps, and destructible environments.

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Marvel Rivals
Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay

Franchise
Marvel
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence

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Emma Frost and Galacta with a purple background from Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals’ Chrono Shield Tokens Don’t Address The Real Problem

Marvel Rivals has two items for preventing rank loss: Chrono Shield Tokens and Cards. but they don’t address the problem with Competitive play.

Marvel Rivals Star-Lord and Black Panther with Hellfire Gala skin MVP animation
Some Marvel Rivals Players Think One Character Has Way Too Many Skins

In a post on Reddit from BoltextGaming, some Marvel Rivals players are arguing that Scarlet Witch has too many skins when compared to everyone else.

Marvel Rivals Namor X-Men skin MVP animation with Peach Momoko Peni Parker  skin
Marvel Rivals Now Allows You To Gift Skins: Here's How To Do It

Marvel Rivals allows players to purchase and gift character skins to their friends, but the process is very specific for giving away unique costumes.

Galacta with a Chrono Shield Card in Marvel Rivals.
A Major Change To Marvel Rivals Ranked Has Divided The Community, Even After Clarification

Marvel Rivals introduces two new controversial items to its Competitive mode, leading some players to worry about the future of ranked play.

The First Family Invisible Woman costume in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals Fan-Made 3D Print Is Impressive But Ironic

Over on Reddit, Nooobishgamers has created an impressive 3D print of Invisible Woman, and there are a lot of jokes being made about her being visible.

Marvel Rivals Galacta with Peach Momoko Punisher skin during introduction animation
Marvel Rivals: Galacta's Gift Event Guide

The newest event in Marvel Rivals is Galacta's Gift, which offers limited-time rewards from Season 0 for playing matches, including a free skin.

Marvel Rivals Battle
Marvel Rivals Gets Controversial New Item For Ranked Play

NetEase Games is introducing Chrono Shield Cards to Marvel Rivals, which will stop players from losing ranked points and are earnable through events.

Marvel Rivals Loki and Rocket Raccoon Strategist characters
One Character In Marvel Rivals Might Prevent Another Strategist Strike

With the recent "Strategist Strike" in Marvel Rivals exposing many players' frustration, one character may be able to make the role more fun to play.

Marvel Rivals Season 0 Black Panther skin
Marvel Rivals Will Bring Back Old Battle es, With A Catch

According to NetEase Games, the season 0 battle will be returning to the game, but it has an increase in price, which will be the standard.

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Marvel Rivals Sue Storm, Emma Frost, and Cloak Dagger
Marvel Rivals Players Think This One Major Stat Is Useless

Stats are usually worth paying attention to in competitive games like Marvel Rivals, but one prominent stat may be almost useless in gauging skill.

Marvel Rivals Star-Lord and Black Panther with Hellfire Gala skin MVP animation
Marvel Rivals: How To Get Lord Icons Fast

Lord icons display character mastery in Marvel Rivals, but getting one takes lots of time, making some strategies useful to gain proficiency fast.

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Marvel Rivals Giant-Sized Hive Mind mode with big head characters fighting teams of Loki clones
Marvel Rivals: Giant-Sized Hive Mind Mode Guide

Two previous game modes combine in Marvel Rivals to form Giant-Sized Hive Mind, a match type where random teams of clones face off with big heads.

Emma Frost and Black Panther in front of the steam chart
I've Played Marvel Rivals Since Launch, & I'm Convinced This Is The Reason For Its All-Time Low Player Count

Marvel Rivals has changed a lot since launch, and there could be an obvious reason for its all-time low player count.

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Patch Wolverine Costume in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals: How To Get The Free Patch Wolverine Costume

A free skin for Wolverine named Patch can be earned in Marvel Rivals by participating in the latest seasonal event, but only for a limited time.

Marvel Rivals King Magnus Magneto skin with Hellfire Gala Moments event logo
Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala Moments Event Guide

The newest event in Marvel Rivals is the Hellfire Gala Moments, which asks you to complete multiple activities and missions to earn free rewards.

Marvel Rivals Thunderbolts Winter Soldier skin MVP animation with Adam Warlock
Marvel Rivals Mid-Season 2: All Character Buffs & Nerfs

A major update to Marvel Rivals early into Season 2 responded to community complaints, giving some characters strong buffs and nerfs through a patch.

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Marvel Rivals Emma Frost MVP animation screen
“DPS, Please”: Marvel Rivals Vanguard Players Are Begging For Counters To The Most Frustrating Character

Marvel Rivals fans are voicing their frustrations with there not being counters to Iron Man for Vanguard players, forcing DPS players to target him.

Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier Thunderbolts
Marvel Rivals Reveals New Winter Soldier Costume & Release Date To Celebrate Thunderbolts* Premiere

Marvel Rivals is adding a tie-in to the MCU film Thunderbolts*, celebrating the appearance of the Winter Soldier in the new theatrical release.

Zombie Doctor Strange next to Doctor Strange from Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals' Mid-Season Changes Miss The Point With Doctor Strange

Marvel Rivals is planning to make some mid-season balance changes, one being with Doctor Strange, but the planned changes miss the point.

Marvel Rivals Emma Frost next to rank icons.
Marvel Rivals Is the Best Thing to Happen to Marvel Comics in Ages, But 1 Exec Doesn't Agree

Marvel Rivals has become a huge hit, but according to Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort, it has less bearing on the comics than fans think.

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