What is Marvel Rivals? An In-Depth Look at the Newly Announced Game
What is Marvel Rivals? Unleashing a wave of excitement across the gaming community and Marvel enthusiasts, the newly unveiled game, Marvel Rivals, is creating quite a stir. This post is your gateway to an immersive exploration of all the thrilling details we’ve gathered about Marvel Rivals thus far. Stay tuned!
Overview
Marvel Rivals is a superhero team-based PVP shooter. Developed by NetEase Games, the game allows players to assemble an all-star Marvel squad and devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills. The game is set in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel Universe.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Marvel Rivals is similar to Overwatch, being a 6v6 multiplayer experience. However, it stands apart with its third-person perspective and fully destructible environments. These destructible environments impact gameplay by reshaping the terrain to create tactical advantages.
Characters
When Marvel Rivals debuts, players will be able to take on the roles of 18 iconic superhero and supervillain Marvel characters. The initial roster will include Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Groot, Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, Luna Snow, Magik, Magneto, Mantis, Namor, Peni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Storm, Star-Lord, and The Punisher.
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Storyline
The storyline of Marvel Rivals is to be crafted by the NetEase team. The merciless clash between the 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 still unknown. Now, superheroes and supervillains from across the multiverse must fight together and against one another as disparate groups seek to defeat both Dooms before one achieves domination of these realities.
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Release Date
Marvel Rivals is set to launch in May but it is still not confirmed if that is as an Early Access game or a BETA or if they just fully release the game.
Post-Launch Updates
Marvel and NetEase promise robust post-launch updates to come after the launch, with seasonal drops that add new characters, as well as additional maps and content but you know we get many micro-transactions and the now popular battle pass system in some way.
Conclusion
Marvel Rivals is becoming an exciting addition to the Marvel gaming universe. With its unique spin on the Overwatch gameplay mechanics, diverse character roster, and all-new storyline, it’s a game that Marvel fans and gamers should watch.
Stay tuned for more updates on Marvel Rivals!