Marvel Rivals, the free-to-play 6v6 third-person hero shooter developed by NetEase Games in partnership with Marvel Games, has recently launched its Season 1.5 update. This mid-season patch introduces new characters, a new map, balance adjustments, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Marvel Rivals Release Date
NetEase Games released Marvel Rivals on December 6, 2024, across various platforms. This free-to-play hero shooter received the season 1.5 update on February 21, 2025.
Marvel Rivals Platform
Marvel Rivals is available on Windows and MacOS PCs, which fans can get via Steam or the Epic Games Store. The game is also available on consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Marvel Rivals System Requirements
To play Marvel Rivals on the Windows PC, the system must meet the following requirements.
Minimum:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
Storage: 70 GB
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750
Storage: 70 GB
Marvel Rivals Characters
Being a game based on the Marvel comics, the game has access to a huge pool of characters. The developers have confirmed 34 characters that will appear in the game:
With the release of the Season 1.5 update, there are 38 unique characters to play as in Marvel Rivals. The latest addition to the character list is The Fantastic Four, which could be to promote the upcoming MCU movie ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’
Marvel Rivals Game Modes
Marvel Rivals features five unique game modes, which are listed below.
Convoy: Teams are assigned to an offensive and defensive side, where the former tries to escort a cart across the map to the finish point. Meanwhile, the defensive team tries to recapture the cart, eliminate the enemies, and push the cart back.
Domination: Teams fight over a single control point, earning points until reaching 100%. The first team to win two rounds secures victory.
Convergence: A hybrid mode combining checkpoint capture and convoy mechanics, where attackers first capture a point before escorting an objective through multiple checkpoints.
Conquest: Teams earn points by collecting dropped tokens from eliminated enemies. The first team to reach 50 points or the highest score when time runs out wins.
Doom Match: A free-for-all deathmatch where the top six players to reach 16 kills wins. The top 50% of the leaderboard are declared winners if time runs out.
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FAQs On Marvel Rivals
A. No, it is an online-only multiplayer game
A. Yes, the game is a completely free-to-play experience on all platforms
A. No, the game is only for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S systems
A. Yes, the game is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles
A. After the latest Season 1.5 update, Marvel Rivals requires up to 70 GB of free storage.
A. As of now, Marvel Rivals is only available on Windows, MacOS, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
