NetEase Games has teased new collaboration events for Marvel Rivals. The free-to-play hero shooter launched in early December and has already seen its player count grow to more than 20 million.
Looking to keep the excitement going, the developer announced they will be introducing new collaborations with fellow Marvel games Marvel Snap, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Marvel Future Fight. The developer announced on social media that the collaborations will be available on Friday, January 3.
As the post confirms, we'll have to wait until Friday to see what these collaborations will consist of. Typically, these sort of events introduce cosmetic rewards or actual in-game playable events. The big question is will these collaborations result only in rewards for Marvel Rivals players, or will Marvel Rivals-inspired cosmetics/items be introduced in these other games as well?
While we're still waiting for the official announcement, it does seem that the cosmetic reward has already leaked online. Searching the same thread, it's revealed that Marvel Rivals players will receive special nameplates and sprays if they've played any of the other games: Marvel Puzzle Quest, Marvel Future Fight, and Marvel Snap. It's unclear if you need to complete any sort of special challenges to unlock these or if you'll get them by linking your accounts or something of that nature.
NetEase has been pretty generous in giving away free cross-promotional rewards. To celebrate the game's launch in December, players were able to claim the Iron Man Armor Model 42 costume for free. Players could also score a free spray by simply subscribing to Marvel Unlimited.
Perhaps one of the bigger collaborations for Marvel Rivals right now is with Epic Games' battle royale Fortnite. By downloading Marvel Rivals on the Epic Games Store and completing 10 matches during the promotional period (ending January 6, 2025), players can unlock the Rivaled Sailer Glider. There are also rumors that Doom 2099 could be making his way to Fortnite's item shop in the future.
Players also have until December 31st to earn Twitch Drops. Simply watching select Marvel Rivals streamers on Twitch will get you free cosmetic rewards, such as the Magneto Will of Galacta Spray, Will of Galacta Nameplate, Cosmic Collapse Emotes, and eventually Magneto Will of Galacta Costume.
Marvel Rivals isn't just about the cosmetics though. It's an incredibly polished competitive team-based hero shooter featuring a robust roster of playable heroes and villains gathered from across the Marvel universe. As of right now, there are 33 playable characters, but the roster will continue to expand with each new season — the first of which is expected to launch in January and introduce the Fantastic Four, Deadpool, and more.