Marvel Rivals Set to Launch With 33 Heroes and Villains on December 6

The free-to-play hero shooter aims to stand out in a crowded market with a diverse roster and balanced gameplay mechanics.

Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase Games, will release on December 6, 2024, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
The game will feature 33 characters at launch, including iconic Marvel heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man, along with lesser-known characters such as Jeff the Land Shark.
Three new characters—Hawkeye, Moon Knight, and Psylocke—are confirmed to join the roster, with leaks suggesting additional heroes like Wolverine and Invisible Woman may arrive in the future.
Developers have prioritized gameplay balance, particularly for melee-focused heroes like Hulk and Venom, to ensure fairness and immersion across the roster.
Marvel Rivals will adopt a battle pass system, which received criticism during beta testing, but developers promise it will avoid pay-to-win mechanics in the final version.