Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals
Developer(s)NetEase Games
Publisher(s)NetEase Games
Director(s)Guangyun Chen [a][2][3][4]
Producer(s)Weicong Wu [3][4]
Designer(s)Aden [5]
Zhiyong [5]
Programmer(s)Fan Feng [3]
Artist(s)Dino Ma [3][6]
Writer(s)Jinghua Duan [6]
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platform(s)PlayStation 5[7]
Windows
Xbox Series X/S[8]
ReleaseDecember 6, 2024
Genre(s)Hero shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter by NetEase Games and Marvel Games, released on December 6, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows. It features 35 Marvel Comics characters and supports cross-play.[9]

Playable characters

Notes

  1. Marvel Rivals director Guangyun Chen is also known by his nickname Guangguang.[1]

References

  1. Michael, Cale (14 January 2025). "Marvel Rivals Wants Esports to 'Coexist' With Casual Play". Esports Illustrated On SI.
  2. Cawley, Sam (11 December 2024). "Marvel Rivals' game director breaks down success on smash-hit hero-shooter". GAMINGbible.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Congratulations to the 28th Annual #DICEAwards Finalists". Academy Of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Lewis, Catherine (19 February 2025). "Marvel Rivals developer confirms layoffs to a US-based design team, but insists "we are investing more, not less, into the evolution and growth of this game"". GamesRadar+.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Baker, Chris (2024-12-02). "How Marvel Rivals aims to deliver the best hero shooter in the multiverse". Epic Games. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Hashimoto, Marika (2024-07-29). "The Biggest Marvel News from San Diego Comic-Con 2024". Marvel Comics. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  7. Tailby, Stephen (2024-05-30). "Marvel Rivals Officially Confirmed for PS5, Closed Beta Test in July". Push Square. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  8. Doolan, Liam (2024-05-31). "New Free-To-Play PVP Shooter 'Marvel Rivals' Locks In Xbox Release". Pure Xbox. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  9. Gilliam, Ryan (2024-12-13). "Is there crossplay in Marvel Rivals?". Polygon. Retrieved 2025-02-19.

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