December is set to be a massive month Marvel RivalsNetEase Games' upcoming super-powered shooter. In addition to crossovers with games like Marvel Snap and Fortnite, Marvel RivalsThe inaugural season is set to launch on December 6. After two successful closed playtests and a short but exclusive Chinese test in October, the anticipation surrounding the title is almost palpable.
On November 15, NetEase Games offered Marvel Rivals community preview the game's post-launch content plans as it prepares for the coming year. This includes, but is not limited to, an overview of how long the seasons are, the battle pass system, and which heroes will be included at launch. In particular, this includes Moon Knight, who was recently confirmed as Marvel Rivals' the newest playable character.
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What to expect from the upcoming seasons of Marvel Rivals
In addition to assuring that the game is in the process of receiving various quality-of-life updates, bug fixes, and overhauls, creative director Guangguang confirmed that the game will retain 60 tick rate servers while operating in several new regions. Players will be able to choose a preferred server for lower ping and faster matchmaking. He further stated that Marvel Rivals will feature a core lineup of 33 heroes and villains.
The game's December release will coincide with the start of Season 0, officially titled “Doom's Rise.” This season's title is aptly named after the hero's main antagonist, Dr. Doom, who plays a key role in the narrative, especially through his involvement in the “Time Experiments”. WITH Marvel RivalsMap-specific stories that continue to evolve over time and potentially expand upon Dr. Dooma, Season 0 marks the beginning of a promising future for the game.
Season 0, focused on a mini-season, will have a month-long lifespan. This should not only help ease players into the game, but also allow the developers to iron out any major issues before fully diving into it. Regardless, during this period NetEase Games will be introducing the following:
- 33 heroes
- 8 maps for Quick Match and Competitive modes
- Conquest map
- A new series of exercises
- Shortened Battle Pass
Conquest in Marvel Rivals is a variation of Team Deathmatch. It is currently the only mode that does not adhere to 6v6.
Subsequently, Season 1, the first full season, will debut in early January. Subsequent seasons will be modeled similarly to this one, each lasting around three months and introducing new heroes, team-building abilities, maps, and occasionally new game modes. Since Marvel Comics is home to a large number of locations, future map options for Marvel Rivals seem endless. It has not been confirmed if multiple characters will be released at the same time like those in Season 0, or if only one hero will be introduced each season.
Marvel Rivals Battle Pass monetization and system explained
Despite Marvel Rivals adopting a live service model with a battle pass, the development team noted that there would be no “pay to win” schemes. Additionally, due to the brevity of Season 0, the corresponding Battle Pass will be sold accordingly, although the price tag has not been specified. Reaching different levels will bring skins, avatars, sprays, currency and more.
As the game nears the end of its development cycle, more details regarding Marvel Rivals' plan should be made available after launch. It will likely go into feature depth including but not limited to new heroes, competitive play, whether cross-progression will be optimized for Marvel Rivalsand in-game store. Hopefully NetEase Games will continue their effective communication in the days leading up to the game's launch.
Marvel Rivals is a PVP superhero team-based shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel team, strategize countless combinations of abilities to create unique Team-Up skills, and fight on destructible, ever-changing battlefields in the ever-evolving Marvel universe!
A deep and varied Marvel roster
Choose from a wide variety of popular and iconic Marvel superheroes 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 constantly changing game dynamics
With complex environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Fight as superheroes and super villains with incredible abilities and join forces to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in seconds.
Dynamic Heroic Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters and boost surprising team skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and devise new tactics that can turn the tide of battle. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon and take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash gamma energy as the Hulk to charge up Iron Man's armor for massive damage and much more!
Destruction of the creative environment
Blast your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to change these environments, reshape the terrain and create a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to avoid attacks or use makeshift weapons to take down enemies. Players will find countless ways to use the environment to win!
An ever-evolving universe and robust post-launch updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings endless possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new superheroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content that can be implemented into different game strategies and experience thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
Third person shooter
Action
Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Miracle
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- Developers
- NetEase Games
- Publishers
- NetEase Games
- Multiplayer
- Online multiplayer, online co-op
- Engine
- Unreal Engine
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
