Yesterday, NetEase dropped a bombshell at Gamescom Opening Night Live: Marvel Rivals is launching on 6 December 2024! And get ready to suit up, because every hero is unlocked from the start, no paywalls or barriers. That means you can jump straight into the action as your favourite superhero without any fuss.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Marvel Rivals looks incredible. With features like Lumen global illumination and NVIDIA DLSS 3, it’s gonna be a visual feast. And to top it off, it supports AMD FSR 3.1 and Intel XeSS 1.3, so you can enjoy it on any system.
But that’s not all! They also announced two new heroes joining the roster: Captain America and the Winter Soldier. You can catch a glimpse of them in action in the video below:
The confirmed Marvel Rivals characters so far are:
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Captain America
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hela
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- The Punisher
- Thor
- Venom
- Winter Soldier
So, what can you expect from Marvel Rivals?
- Epic Battles: Engage in intense, strategic battles against iconic Marvel villains.
- Customizable Heroes: Tailor your heroes to your playstyle with unique abilities and gear.
- Immersive Storyline: Experience a gripping narrative that brings your favourite Marvel characters to life.
- Competitive Multiplayer: Face off against other players in thrilling online matches.
Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be a superhero game like no other. With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and iconic characters, it’s sure to capture the hearts of Marvel fans and gamers alike.
And if you’re at Gamescom, head to Hall 6 A-050 for exclusive hands-on demos of these new heroes. It’s gonna be epic!
The only thing we can say right now is, goodbye Overwatch. It was fun.
