Marvel Rivals release date, platforms, trailers, and more

If you’ve ever dreamed about becoming the world’s next greatest hero, Marvel Rivals is your perfect shot. This PvP shooter allows you to take on multiple iconic roles, from the whimsical Guardians of the Galaxy to everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Here’s everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals, including a release date, platforms, and many more.

Marvel Rivals release date and available platforms

Marvel Rivals will be released on Dec. 6, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It’ll be free-to-play on all platforms, giving you access to every hero on the roster.

You’ll also need a stable internet connection, as no offline play is available in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals trailers

The announcement trailer, Rival’s First Stand, kicked things off with an ultimate team ensemble. You’ll see a few familiar faces, such as Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and the Hulk. Get a taste of their combat abilities and synergy across Marvel-inspired battlefields.

In the Console Announce trailer, we get a deep dive into Venom and Adam Warlock’s gameplay, among other characters. It’s intriguing to see the two mixed together, given that Venom plays more into the dark side while Adam excels in the illuminating Quantum Magic.

But if you’re looking for something about Marvel Rivals’ lore, the Cinematic Trailer provides some insight into the story. Like many Marvel sagas, the corruption of the Multiverse has thrown everything into disarray. Heroes from different timelines seek to restore peace as villains threaten the numerous worlds.

The Stars Aligned is the most recent trailer, showcasing the debut of Captain America and The Winter Soldier. Take on the role of both characters to harness the powers of Steve Rogers’ iconic shield or Bucky Barnes’ infamous arm. The Winter Soldier also harnesses a new ability with a tentacle-like arm, permitting him to change its form.

What heroes are available in Marvel Rivals Day One launch?

According to the Marvel Rivals official page, the following heroes will be available to play:

• Captain America
• Winter Soldier
• Thor
• Jeff The Land Shark
• Black Panther
• Doctor Strange
• Groot
• The Punisher
• Hela
• Iron Man
• Loki
• Rocket Raccoon
• Mantis
• Peni Parker
• Magneto
• Magik
• Spider-Man
• Venom
• Scarlet Witch
• Star-Lord
• Storm
• Adam Warlock
• Namor
• Hulk
• Luna Snow

Fortunately, all heroes will be unlocked for launch, so there’s no need to worry about any character restrictions. Team-ups are also available to help you maximize your performance in battle. You can combine heroes like Storm, Thor, and Captain America for the Voltaic Union, giving you the power to wield the mighty Mjolnir.

Since the Marvel collection holds an unprecedented amount of characters, the roster will undoubtedly grow. So, if you haven’t seen your favorite hero yet, they may be coming in future updates.