With Marvel Rivals set to release in just a few days, NetEase Games has released the launch trailer while also providing all the details you'll need to get ready. This week, NetEase has been highlighting all of the fun features and cosmetics players can look forward to in the game, but now we've learned the PC system requirements pre-load times, and other launch details.
Marvel Rivals releases on December 6th for PC and consoles. Those playing on PC will be able to pre-download the game beginning at 0:00 UTC on December 4th through Steam and the official website. Unfortunately, if you're playing on Xbox or PlayStation, you'll need to wait until launch day on December 6th. As a reminder, Marvel Rivals is completely free-to-play, so no purchase is required.
Even though we are just days away from launch, Netease continues to reveal new content for the game, including a brnad new map for Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface.
Although Marvel Rivals is a competitive online shooter, there's a ton of story and lore behind the game, including this newly revealed map:
The awakening Knull has cast a shadow over the Panther God Bast. In response, Shuri sends the Guardians of the Galaxy to Klyntar to seek out a solution to this looming threat. After the Milano crashes on Klyntar, the Guardians bump into Venom. The two sides have different opinions on how to defeat Knull: Venom, having extracted the Knull Essence from a controlled symbiote, argues for caution due to its volatile nature and the risk of harming the planet's symbiotes. With Knull still dormant, Venom prefers to wait until they can harness this power safely. On the other hand, the Guardians, tasked by Shuri, are eager to immediately neutralize Knull's influence over the gods including Bast. At an impasse, they decide to go their separate ways.
As previously announced, Marvel Rivals will boast 33 playable characters at launch. 28 of them have already been revealed with five more set to be unveiled next week. However, NetEase has already confirmed who they will be: Squirrel Girl, Black Widow, Cloak & Dagger, Iron Fist, and Wolverine. Watching the launch trailer below, you'll get your first glimpse of them:
The song you're hearing in the trailer is titled "Rivals 'Til the End," and is performed by renowned rock vocalist Chrissy Costanza who is best knownThe song you're hearing in the trailer is titled "Rivals 'Til the End," and is performed by renowned rock vocalist Chrissy Costanza. Best known as the frontwoman for the band Against the Current, Costanza has performed iconic gaming songs like "Legends Never Die" and "Phoenix”. The official soundtrack for Marvle Rivals, titled Galactic Tunes, will launch on streaming platforms on December 6th.