Summary
Whether Marvel has been doing well on the film side of things lately doesn’t seem to affect its momentum in the gaming industry, as the brand appears to be set for an explosive end to 2024 on the gaming side. WithMarvel’s Spider-Man 2heading to PC, rumors of a more extensiveMarvel’s Wolverinereveal, andMarvel Rivalsslated for a December 2024 launch,Marvel Gamesis aiming to go out with a bang this year.
While there have been some disappointments with Marvel-based games over the last couple of years — especially the unfortunate Insomniac Games leak last December — there are still plenty of exciting things ahead for the brand. As such,Marvel Gamesmay ensure its name is remembered through the end of 2024 and into 2025, should its current ambitions be carried out smoothly.
Marvel Games Are Set Up for an Explosive End to 2024
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Is on Its Way to PC
The most recent Marvel announcement revealed that Insomniac Games’Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is on its way to PC, with a current launch date of June 08, 2025. While it won’t actually be released until 2025, the announcement effectively putMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on everyone’s radar again in 2024, especially those looking to play the sequel with the enhanced visuals that only a PC can provide. Players will have the option of purchasing either the Standard Edition or DigitalDeluxe Edition ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on PC, both of which offer unique bonuses and every update made to the game since its launch.
The unfortunate side of this announcement is that it came with news that Insomniac has no morestory content planned forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is a shame considering the potential for Carnage DLC that was set up during the game’s “The Flame” questline.
Rumors Suggest More of Marvel’s Wolverine Will Be Revealed Soon
Yet another Insomniac title that has contributed to the buzz surrounding Marvel games isMarvel’s Wolverine, which was already revealed via a cryptic teaser trailer back in 2021 but has yet to unveil much else. That being said, an industry insider has recently made claims that Sony is “gearing up” to show off more ofMarvel’s Wolverine, although the leaker is uncertain of when that reveal might take place. However, various leaks and rumors in the past have suggested thatMarvel’s Wolverinecould be released sometime in 2025, so a 2024 reveal is entirely possible.
Marvel Rivals Launches on December 6
As far as new Marvel IPs with confirmed release dates go,Marvel Rivalsis an upcoming team-based PvP hero shooter developed by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games that is currently slated for a December 6 launch. As these things go,Marvel Rivalshas often been compared to Blizzard Entertainment’sOverwatch, although the latter arguably took notes fromTeam Fortress 2. Regardless,Marvel Rivalsis set to offer players a hero shooter featuring a roster ofbeloved Marvel characters, including Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Iron Man, and Spider-Man.
The most recent Marvel announcement revealed that Insomniac Games’Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is on its way to PC, with a current launch date of July 01, 2025.
While Insomniac clearly has a lot to do with Marvel’s potentially explosive end to 2024 in the gaming industry, it is nonetheless going to be a big moment for Marvel games, especially ifMarvel’s Wolverineactually gets that rumored reveal it’s supposed to receive. However, even if it doesn’t, with bothMarvel RivalsandMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s PC porton the way, Marvel games are closing out 2024 with a bang.
Marvel Rivals
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
