Marvel Rivals Has Been Officially Announced With Alpha Testing in May

NetEase and Marvel Games have recently announced Marvel Rivals, an upcoming free-to-play team-based shooter set to launch first on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. This game brings together an impressive lineup of iconic Marvel characters for intense 6v6 battles in destructible locations across the Marvel Multiverse. Fans have initially compared the gameplay clips to games like Overwatch 2 in its style and gameplay design. Here’s everything you need to know.

An Overwatch-like experience with Marvel characters

The game features a stunning cel-shaded art style and plays from a thrilling third-person perspective, immersing players in the heart of the action. "Marvel Rivals" will kick off with a Closed Alpha test in April, showcasing 12 heroes, including iconic characters like Spider-Man, Magneto, Black Panther, and Magik. Following the Alpha, a Beta for the game is set to launch in May, allowing players to dive deeper into the Marvel Multiverse and experience the game's innovative gameplay mechanics.

Hero/Character Roster

The roster of heroes in "Marvel Rivals" is nothing short of impressive, with fan-favorites like Iron Man, Rocket Racoon, The Incredible Hulk, Groot, Doctor Strange, Luna Snow, Namor, Loki, and many more set to join the fray. Each hero brings their unique abilities and playstyle to the battlefield, ensuring that every match is a fresh and exciting experience.

Gameplay Mechanics

One of the standout features of "Marvel Rivals" is its ever-changing battlefields, which are destructible and can be reshaped by players to gain a tactical advantage over their opponents. Additionally, the game offers Dynamic Hero Synergy, allowing players to discover powerful combinations of characters, such as Rocket Raccoon hopping on Groot's back for enhanced attacks or Hulk unleashing Gamma energy at Iron Man for devastating results.

"Marvel Rivals" will continue to evolve with new content as the seasons progress, including new playable characters, maps, and much more. Each season will also contribute to the game's overarching narrative, which was crafted by the talented writing team at NetEase.

A Multiverse-Spanning Conflict

In this multiverse-spanning adventure, players will find themselves caught in a conflict between Doctor Doom and his future self from the year 2099, causing countless universes to collide in the Timestream Entanglement. To save the Marvel Multiverse from destruction, heroes and villains from across the multiverse must band together and put aside their differences.