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A new trailer forMarvel Rivalshas revealed that the 6v6 Marvel shooter will be coming to the PlayStation 5. The new trailer dropped during Sony’s State of Play and revealed two new characters being added to the star-studded superhero lineup ofMarvel Rivals.
Announced back in March 2024 for the PC, fans have been clamoring to knowwhetherMarvel Rivalswill release for consoles,and which ones. The free-to-play team battler entered an Alpha test phase in early May for PC players, but since then there have only rumors from data miners.
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The trailer also announced two new characters coming toMarvel Rivals, Venom and Adam Warlock. The trailer also teased a third new character coming to the game, and fans are debating who it could be.Marvel Rivalsseems to be lacking villains, which could narrow down the search. Some think that it could be the Black Panther, T’Challa, but seeing as he’s already appeared in the announcement trailer, some wager it could be Shuri, T’Challa’s sister, who has taken over for him before in the comics and in the most recent Black Panther film,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
As a 6v6 hero-based shooter,comparisons betweenMarvel RivalsandOverwatchare already being made. This new trailer made a point to show off more of the game’s Team Up mechanics, where players can share abilities or otherwise team up with one or sometimes two teammates, allowing strategies to shift and change along with the flow of battle. In this particular trailer, Adam Warlock, Star Lord, and Mantis are shown being healed by their Team Up abilities, and Venom combines with Spider-Man to create a mobile AoE juggernaut (no word yet on whether Juggernaut will feature in the game, however).
It’s far too soon to tell whether this will be an “Overwatch-killer” or merely an “Overwatch-joiner”, butthe success of theMarvel Rivalstournamentin May, and its rising Twitch viewership are promising for its continued popularity. It’s somewhat presumed that optional microtransactions will be in effect for things like battle passes, premium currency, etc., but with the title being free to play and releasing on most major consoles,Marvel Rivalsis almost guaranteed to grow its player base.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
