After an extremely successful beta a few weeks ago, the team-based superhero shooter is celebratingnow finally its launch. In this overview we summarize when exactly you can get started and who can download the game in advance.
Marvel Rivals: release, start time and platforms
- When does Marvel Rivals come out?On December 6, 2024
- What time can I start playing?The game will be activated at 1:00 a.m. German time
- What platforms does Marvel Rivals come on?PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Is there a preload for Marvel Rivals?
Yes, at least for the PC version. From December 4th you can play the game either via Steam or directly via theofficial websitedownload. For PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, however, there will be no option to load the game onto the hard drive before release.
How much storage does Marvel Rivals need?The download via Steam is a total of 47.5 GB. The game's product page also states that you should have at least 70 GB of free storage space to play.
All the heroes joining Marvel Rivals at launch
Marvel Rivals begins immediately at launch with a shortened Season 0, which is scheduled to run until January. A total of 33 characters will be playable during this season. There are a number of well-known heroes, but also some villains. Additional characters will be added in later seasons.
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Captain America
- Cloak and Dagger
- Doctor Strange
- Big
- Hawkeye
- Hela
- Hulk
- Iron Fist
- Iron Man
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magic
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Moon Knight
- Namor
- penny parker
- Psylocke
- Punisher
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Squirrel Girl
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- Thor
- Venom
- Winter Soldier
- Wolverine
How much does Marvel Rivals cost?
Marvel Rivals is a free-2-play game, so you don't have to spend any money to play. But of course there will be microtransactions in the form of skins and a battle pass. All characters available at release and those added later will remain free.
Will you be checking out Marvel Rivals when it releases? And which characters do you still want?