Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated Marvel Rivals, including its release date and time, full roster, skins, confirmed maps, and more.
Marvel Rivals, the highly anticipated 6v6 competitive game developed by the Chinese gaming giant, NetEase Games, is just days away. Launching as a free-to-play title on December 6, 2024, it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The game delivers fast-paced combat paired with an impressive lineup of heroes from across the Marvel Multiverse. Fans and critics alike have praised its exceptional character designs, with many calling them some of the best ever seen in a Marvel game.
In this article, we’ll talk about everything you need to know about the game, its global release dates, all hero characters, and more.
Marvel Rivals Global Release Date and Time
Marvel Rivals officially launches on December 6, 2024, but depending on your region, you might get early access on December 5. Here’s the global release timing:
December 5
- United States (PST): 4 PM
- United States (EST): 7 PM
- Canada (EST): 7 PM
December 6
- United Kingdom (GMT): 12 AM
- France (CET): 1 AM
- Germany (CET): 1 AM
- Australia (AEDT): 11 AM
- Japan (JST): 9 AM
- South Korea (KST): 9 AM
Mark your calendars and set your alarms, Marvel Rivals will be available to play across multiple platforms at these times.
Marvel Rivals Pre-load Date and Time
For those looking forward to jumping into the action as soon as Marvel Rivals launches, preloading is available, but only for PC players.
- PC Pre-load Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Platforms: Steam
On Steam, preloading is pretty straightforward. Simply visit the game’s store page on December 4 and hit the download button to have everything ready for launch day.
Unfortunately, console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X won’t have a preload option. The download button for these platforms will only appear once the game officially launches on December 6, 2024.
Marvel Rivals Download Size
Before jumping into the action, make sure your system has enough storage for Marvel Rivals. At launch, the game will require at least 70GB of free space on PC, so you can expect the download size to fall within that range.
While the exact size may vary slightly between platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC), it’s a good idea to clear some space in advance to ensure a smooth installation process.
Marvel Rivals: All Hero Characters List and Roles
At launch, Marvel Rivals will feature 33 confirmed heroes, each bringing unique abilities and playstyles to the battlefield. Here’s the full roster with roles:
- Adam Warlock (Strategist)
- Black Panther (Duelist)
- Black Widow (Strategist)
- Captain America (Vanguard)
- Cloak and Dagger (Strategist)
- Doctor Strange (Vanguard)
- Groot (Vanguard)
- Hawkeye (Duelist)
- Hela (Duelist)
- Hulk (Vanguard)
- Iron Fist (Strategist)
- Iron Man (Duelist)
- Jeff the Land Shark (Strategist)
- Loki (Strategist)
- Luna Snow (Strategist)
- Magik (Duelist)
- Magneto (Vanguard)
- Mantis (Strategist)
- Moon Knight (Duelist)
- Namor (Duelist)
- Peni Parker (Vanguard)
- Psylocke (Duelist)
- The Punisher (Duelist)
- Rocket Raccoon (Strategist)
- Scarlet Witch (Duelist)
- Spider-Man (Duelist)
- Squirrel Girl (Duelist)
- Star-Lord (Duelist)
- Storm (Duelist)
- Thor (Vanguard)
- Venom (Vanguard)
- Winter Soldier (Duelist)
- Wolverine (Strategist)
Marvel Rivals: All Confirmed Hero Skins
Marvel Rivals is also getting a collection of stunning hero skins that let you customize your favorite characters. These skins range from iconic comic book appearances to unique new designs:
- Venom: Vanguard, Space Knight
- Hulk: Green Scar
- Iron Man: Superior Iron Man
- Magik: Eldritch Armor
- Moon Knight: Mister Knight
- Peni Parker: VEN#m
- Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Mantis, and Adam Warlock: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 skins
- Thor: Thor: Love and Thunder
- Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme of the Galaxy
- Jeff the Land Shark: Incognito Dolphin
- Black Panther: Bast’s Chosen
- Captain America: Captain Gladiator
- Winter Soldier: Revolution
- The Punisher: Punisher 2099
- Loki: Loki Season 2
- Scarlet Witch: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Namor: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Storm: Mohawk Rock
- Magneto: Master of Magnetism
- Spider-Man: Spider-Man No Way Home
- Squirrel Girl: Urban Hunter
- Iron Fist: Sword Master
All Confirmed Maps in Marvel Rivals
So far, eight maps have been confirmed for Marvel Rivals. These maps are beautifully crafted to reflect the Marvel Universe while offering diverse environments for competitive gameplay:
- Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya
- Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands
- Yggsgard: Royal Palace
- Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path
- Wakanda: Birnin T’Challa
- Hall of Djalia
- Hydra Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven
- Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface
Marvel Rivals Leaks and Rumor
Recent leaks suggest that NetEase Games might add fan-favorite Marvel heroes and villains post-launch of Marvel Rivals. According to the reports, here’s a list of potential characters that might be added to the game:
- Human Torch
- Ultron
- Blade
- Invisible Woman
- The Thing
- Phoenix
- Emma Frost
- Miles Morales
And that’s it for this article. Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be one of the most exciting multiplayer games of the year, combining beloved Marvel characters with fast-paced action and strategic gameplay.
Which hero are you most excited to play? Let us know in the comments!
