During Gamescom Opening Night Live, NetEase and Marvel Games announced the release date of its PVP shooter Marvel RivalsAdditionally, playable heroes Captain America and the Winter Soldier were revealed, as well as a map of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda.
When will Marvel Rivals officially release?
The latest Marvel Rivals trailer revealed that it will officially launch on December 6, 2024. The team-based PvP shooter, along with its huge cast of iconic heroes and villains, will be free-to-play.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s gamescom and have the opportunity to connect with gamers across Europe,” said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President of NetEase, Inc. “We are now entering the final stages of development as we build toward our December 6 launch.”
As seen in the trailer, Captain America and the Winter Soldier are the latest characters to be revealed. The Winter Soldier's primary attack appears to be a powerful pistol. He can also use his cybernetic arm as a grappling hook to draw in his enemies or charge it up for a devastating attack. Captain America seems like a solid defensive option with his ability to block and deflect shots with his iconic shield.
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Marvel Rivals was originally revealed in March of this year. Currently, 25 playable heroes and villains have been announced. The roster includes fan favorites such as Thor, Black Panther, Iron Man, Loki, Magneto, Spider-Man, Star-Lord, Hulk, Storm, Scarlet Witch, and more.
Recently, NetEase and Marvel Games held a closed beta for Marvel Rivals. For a period of two weeks between July 23 and August 5, 2024, players were able to try out the PvP shooter and play as their favorite heroes on the Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands map.
Gamescom 2024 attendees will be able to check out Marvel Rivals on the show floor. Special giveaways will be available at the NetEase booth throughout this year’s show.
Marvel Rivals is set to release on December 6, 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.