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Marvel Rivals debuts on Nvidia GeForce Now, offering cloud-based gaming across multiple devices.
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The game is popular for its large cast of iconic Marvel characters and comic book-inspired graphics.
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The addition of Marvel Rivals to GeForce Now could increase the service's value to fans who don't own a high-end gaming console.
Hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals debuted on GeForce Now, making it playable on almost any online device. Powered by tech giant Nvidia, GeForce Now also offers hundreds of different games Marvel Rivals via cloud streaming.
Although it debuted in early December 2024, Marvel Rivals is easily the hottest new multiplayer game in 2025. Large cast of playable games Marvel Rivals draws its characters from a group of some of the most iconic superheroes of all time, drawn in an attractive comic-book-inspired style. The style even led fans to draw comparisons Marvel Rivals and other triple-A superhero games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Avengerslooking for the best gaming representation of such iconic heroes. Unfortunately, the same graphic quality applies to some Marvel Rivals out of reach for some gamers, especially those who don't own a gaming PC or a high-end gaming console like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series.
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However, the latest announcement from NetEase Games might Marvel Rivals on a much wider range of devices. Update to Marvel Rivals The Steam page has confirmed that the game is now available via GeForce Now, Nvidia's cloud game streaming service. Gamers with a GeForce Now membership have access Marvel Rivals through the service and play the game through the cloud. The game's debut on GeForce Now comes right after launch Marvel Rivals Season 1 which adds members of the iconic super team Fantastic Four.
Marvel Rivals Launches GeForce Now Cloud Gaming Service
One of GeForce Now's strengths is its device compatibility. Players with a membership can access many of the games they already own on Steam or the Epic Game Store through the cloud and can play them on smartphones and tablets or even through web browsers. In addition, GeForce Now's cloud servers simulate high-end gaming hardware that can be better than what gamers can access through their PCs or consoles. Assuming they have a decent internet connection, a GeForce Now membership could save a potential gamer from having to play Marvel Rivals on a low-end PC.
Marvel Rivals it also adds a fair amount of value to GeForce Now. Since GeForce Now works mainly as an extension of players' existing game libraries, gamers who own fewer games may get less out of the service. Adding a popular new free-to-play title like Marvel Rivals to the stable makes the service more attractive to players who do not yet own well-stocked gaming hardware. It may also help offset some divisive changes to the service, such as having to deal with ads on the free tier or adding a GeForce Now playtime limit.