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A wealth of newMarvel Rivalsinformation has just been revealed at Gamescom 2024, including the game’s official release date, hero release plans, and two new playable characters: Captain America and the Winter Soldier. For the past several months, NetEase has been building up hype for its upcoming Marvel-themed 6v6 hero shooter, complete with closed alpha and beta tests that allowed gamers to check outMarvel Rivalsahead of its release.
The story ofMarvel Rivalssees heroes and villains from across the Marvel multiverse face off in frantic superhero battles after Doctor Doom merges various alternate dimensions into a single universe. It is here thatMarvel Rivalsplayers challenge each other in numerous game modes, complete with destructible 3D environments and a packed roster of characters with different skills and abilities for any playstyle. So far,initial reactions toMarvel Rivalshave been quite promising, with the recent closed beta test amassing over 50,000 players in its first day alone.
Fans who tuned into this week’s Gamescom 2024 livestream got to see even more ofMarvel Rivalsin action, with a trailer highlighting its latest two confirmed characters. This trailer opens with theMarvel Rivalsversion of Black Panthernarrating about his people finding the source of vibranium, only for one of his Wakandan airships to be attacked by the Winter Soldier. Bucky Barnes’s brainwashed alter-ego is soon confronted by Captain America, who attempts to reason with his former partner before engaging him in combat.
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TheMarvel Rivalsthen cuts to gameplay footage of the two newly confirmed characters in action. Winter Soldier subdues his opponents using firearms, powerful uppercuts, and tentacle-like wires from his robotic arm that can attack multiple targets within a small radius. Meanwhile,the previously-leaked Captain Americarallies his allies with a charge attack before throwing his iconic vibranium shield like a boomerang that can hit multiple enemies at once before returning to its owner. The good captain is also shown deflecting a pulse attack from his teammate Iron Man that sends part of the battlefield crashing down on the opposing team.
The most tantalizing reveal of all came at the end of the Gamescom 2024Marvel Rivalstrailer, which officially confirmed that the game will be launched in full on December 6. Even better,allMarvel Rivalsplayable heroeswill be unlocked and free-to-play starting at launch, so gamers will be able to dive right into the superpowered action whenMarvel Rivalsis finally released this winter. The game is already available to wishlist on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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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!
