When is the Marvel Rivals release date? Full launch confirmed

A fantastic voice cast voices all of the characters, and if you're planning on playing on PC, it will be worth making sure your PC system requirements are up to scratch so you can get the most out of the game and explore your favourite team-ups.

Below, we've covered everything you need to know before diving into the game, including what platforms it's available on, all the characters included and more.

Marvel Rivals release date

The Marvel Rivals release date is Friday 6th December 2024.

This was announced during Gamescom Live earlier in the year, and is welcome news to those who loved playing in the beta and those who were desperate for a chance to!

As a reminder, Marvel Rivals will be free to play, so it's worth noting in your busy gaming schedule.

Based on telemetry and feedback from the betas, it will most likely see some changes to characters, but we imagine it will play very similarly to how it did during the beta.

We've also got even more characters arriving on day one, which will no doubt ramp up the excitement that already exists for the game.

You can check out the official announcement trailer just below for a good idea of what to expect in game.

When is the UK launch time for Marvel Rivals?

Marvel Rivals dropped at 12am in the UK on release day, so players could dive in early morning and be ready for the weekend of playing.

It will take some time for people to figure out who they want to use and try out all the characters, but fortunately, you can dive in now and take them for a spin.

Which characters are in Marvel Rivals?

The following characters have been confirmed as playable as part of the Marvel Rivals launch roster (they should all be unlocked from the start for everyone), although there will be even more coming later down the line:

• Adam Warlock
• Black Panther
• Black Widow
• Captain America
• Cloak and Dagger
• Doctor Strange
• Groot

• Hawkeye
• Hela
• Hulk
• Iron Fist
• Iron Man
• Jeff the Land Shark
• Loki
• Luna Snow

• Magik
• Magneto
• Mantis
• Moon Knight
• Namor
• Peni Parker
• Psylocke
• Punisher
• Rocket Raccoon
• Scarlet Witch
• Spider-Man
• Squirrel Girl
• Star-Lord

• Storm
• Thor
• Venom
• Winter Soldier
• Wolverine

Marvel Rivals gameplay and story explained

Marvel Rivals is a team-based Hero arena 6v6 PvP shooter. It's free-to-play and available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

If you've played the likes of Overwatch and Star Wars: Hunters, you know what you're getting into.

The game's official website details its setting: "The merciless clash between tyrannical dictator Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from the year 2099 has forced countless universes to collide in the Timestream Entanglement, creating new worlds and crises unknown.

"Now, Super Heroes and Villains from across the multiverse must fight together and against one another as disparate groups each seek to best both Dooms before one achieves domination of these realities.

"Familiar faces become newfound foes while former enemies become the greatest of allies in Marvel Rivals!"

Expect destructible environments, superpowers galore and Team-Up Skills to turn the tide of battle in your squad's favour.

Rocket Raccoon, for example, can ride on Groot's back and deal more damage, while you can charge Iron Man's armour with the Hulk's Gamma energy and so on.

What platforms is Marvel Rivals on?

The game was initially only announced for PC, but that quickly changed. Here's everywhere you can play Marvel Rivals:

• PS5
• PC
• Xbox Series X|S

There is currently no news regarding whether or not the game will be coming to Switch, but if rumours are to be believed about a new Switch dropping next year, hopefully Marvel Rivals will be available on the platform.

How to keep up to date with Marvel Rivals news

The best way to keep up to date with Marvel Rivals news is to follow the team and game across social media platforms.

We recommend sticking with the Marvel Rivals X (formerly known as Twitter) account for timely posts regarding development updates, ongoing events and upcoming betas.

The news feed page on the official Marvel Rivals website is another great resource for learning about the latest goings-on with the game.

At the top of the official site, you'll also find links to the official YouTube, Discord, Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and Twitch accounts.

Sticking with X and the news feed on the official site should keep you up to date just fine, though.

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