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Marvel Rivals

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By Wynie Vey·Published Jul 4, 2026·Updated Sep 12, 2026·Last checked Sep 12, 2026·Official sources verified

PC PS5 PS4 Xbox Series X|S Switch 2

MARVEL RIVALS : GAME PROFILE

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play 6v6 third-person hero shooter where players choose Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains and fight over team objectives across destructible battlegrounds. Each hero belongs to the Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist role, giving teams frontline, damage, or support options. Certain character pairings unlock Team-Up abilities that combine powers or modify existing skills, while environmental destruction lets attacks reshape parts of maps and open new routes. Matches include objective modes such as Domination, Convoy, and Convergence, with Quick Match, Competitive play, seasonal content, and account progression providing the game's long-term structure.

Game summary

Global release

Dec 6, 2024

Model

Free-to-play·In-app purchases

Developer

NetEase GamesMarvel Games

Publisher

NetEase Games

Genres

Hero Shooter Third-Person Shooter Action Live Service

Platforms

PC PS5 PS4 Xbox Series X|S Switch 2

Official site

marvelrivals.com

Latest update

Version 20260903 is the current live Marvel Rivals update. It released on September 3, 2026 and added the Ultron B-Boy Prime, Rogue X-Men '97 Season 2, and Gambit X-Men '97 Season 2 bundles, a free cape-removal customization option for Cyclops's Elegant Eye costume, and Take a Seat emote support for Jubilee, alongside additional fixes. Season 10: Butcher's Blasphemy and Version 20260911 are officially scheduled to begin on September 11, 2026 at 09:00 UTC, so Gorr the God Butcher and the Season 10 changes are not yet part of the current live version.

Release date and status

Marvel Rivals globally released on December 6, 2024 simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A separate PlayStation 4 version followed on September 12, 2025, built on the same account and season content as the newer consoles. A Nintendo Switch 2 version has been officially confirmed by Marvel Games but has not received a release date.

Global release	Dec 6, 2024
PlayStation 4 Launch release	Sep 12, 2025 · PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch release	Not announced · Nintendo Switch 2
Platforms	PC PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X\|S Nintendo Switch 2
Global status	Released
Pricing model	Free-to-play·In-app purchases
Availability	Steam Epic Games Store PlayStation Store Xbox Store NetEase Loading Bay LauncherWorldwide

Platforms and availability

Marvel Rivals is playable on PC through Steam, Epic Games Store, and NetEase's own Loading Bay launcher, and on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X/S through their respective first-party stores. The PS5 version supports PS5 Pro enhancements, and PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X support a High Frame Rate mode of up to 120 FPS on compatible displays. Quick Match supports matchmaking across PC and console, though ranked Competitive play separates PC from console players.

PC PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X|S Nintendo Switch 2

Gameplay and setting

Each match pits two teams of six players against each other, with every hero assigned to one of three roles: Vanguard, Duelist, or Strategist. Matches rotate through three core objective types, Domination, Convoy, and Convergence, and take place on destructible maps where the environment itself can be reshaped mid-fight. The signature system is Team-Up, which grants specific hero pairings joint abilities that go beyond either character's normal kit. Beyond casual Quick Match, players can climb a separate ranked Competitive ladder once they reach the required account level. The setting follows the Timestream Entanglement, a conflict in which the tyrannical Doctor Doom and his future counterpart Doom 2099 have caused countless Marvel universes to collide, forcing heroes and villains from across the multiverse to fight alongside and against one another.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The selected media combines the official gameplay overview trailer with seven official battlefield images showing Thebes, K'un-Lun, Alchemax Headquarters, Lower Manhattan, the Museum of Contemplation, Grand Garden, and Times Square.

Marvel Rivals Gameplay Overview TrailerWatch on YouTube

Screenshots

Developer and publisher

Marvel Rivals is developed by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games, and published by NetEase Games. NetEase Games handles the game's engineering, live-service operation, and seasonal content, while Marvel Games oversees the use of Marvel's characters and story continuity within the title.

Developers	NetEase GamesMarvel Games
Publisher	NetEase Games
Official website	Marvel Rivals

Download and availability

Marvel Rivals can be downloaded and played for free through Steam, the Epic Games Store, NetEase's own Loading Bay launcher on PC, and the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts on console. All heroes are unlockable through normal play at no cost, with optional purchases limited to cosmetics, Battle Passes, and the premium Lattice currency.

Marvel Rivals official site

News and platform downloads

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System / Device Requirements

Marvel Rivals publishes official minimum and recommended specifications on PC. The PlayStation and Xbox versions run on fixed console hardware, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version has not yet had technical details announced.

PC specification	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)	Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Network	Broadband internet connection	Broadband internet connection
Storage	70 GB available space	70 GB available space

OSWindows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)

CPUIntel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

RAM16 GB

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380

DirectXVersion 12

NetworkBroadband internet connection

Storage70 GB available space

OSWindows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)

CPUIntel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

RAM16 GB

GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750

DirectXVersion 12

NetworkBroadband internet connection

Storage70 GB available space

PlayStation 5 specification	Value
Supported hardware	PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro (Enhanced)
Internet connection	Broadband internet connection required

Supported hardware

Value: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro (Enhanced)

Internet connection

Value: Broadband internet connection required

PlayStation 4 specification	Value
Supported hardware	PlayStation 4
Internet connection	Broadband internet connection required

Supported hardware

Value: PlayStation 4

Internet connection

Value: Broadband internet connection required

Xbox Series X/S specification	Value
Supported hardware	Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Internet connection	Broadband internet connection required

Supported hardware

Value: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

Internet connection

Value: Broadband internet connection required

Nintendo Switch 2 specification	Value
Supported hardware	Nintendo Switch 2

Supported hardware

Value: Nintendo Switch 2

FAQ

Is Marvel Rivals free to play?

Yes. Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter, and every hero on the roster can be unlocked without payment; optional purchases cover cosmetic bundles, the seasonal Battle Pass, and the premium currency called Lattice.

Does Marvel Rivals support cross-platform play?

PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players can matchmake together in casual modes such as Quick Match, but the ranked Competitive playlist keeps PC players separate from console players to preserve fair input-based matchmaking.

Is there cross-progression between platforms?

Yes. NetEase Games added account cross-progression linking, which lets a player log into any supported platform with one linked account and keep the same unlocked heroes, cosmetics, and Battle Pass progress, though rank and leaderboard standing are still tracked separately on each platform.

Is Marvel Rivals available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?

Marvel Rivals launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and a separate PlayStation 4 version followed on September 12, 2025; there is no Xbox One version.

Is a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals coming?

Marvel Games has officially confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version is in development, though NetEase Games has not announced a release date.

What age rating does Marvel Rivals have?

Marvel Rivals is rated Teen by the ESRB for suggestive themes and violence, and PEGI 12 for moderate violence, and its listings note in-game purchases that can include randomized reward items.

Does Marvel Rivals require an internet connection?

Yes. Marvel Rivals is an online-only, always-connected multiplayer game with no offline or single-player mode.

How many languages does Marvel Rivals support?

The game offers text support in 16 languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with full voice audio available in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Does Marvel Rivals have any paid downloadable content?

No paid DLC is required to play; the Steam version offers an optional free "High-Resolution Pack," and all other paid content is limited to cosmetic bundles, Battle Passes, and premium currency.

Does Marvel Rivals cross-progression merge characters from different platform accounts?

No. When accounts with existing characters are linked, players select one primary character. Other characters remain stored and can be restored later rather than having their inventories or progress merged together.

Are Marvel Rivals ranks shared through cross-progression?

No. Linked accounts can use the same primary character and shared progression, but battle data, Competitive rank, and leaderboard positions are tracked separately for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Can a platform account be unlinked from Marvel Rivals cross-progression?

Yes. Platform accounts can be unlinked through the Account Binding settings, but an unlinking cooldown applies before the affected account can be linked again.