Marvel Rivals has officially been announced by Marvel and NetEase Games, introducing a hero shooter with beloved characters from the Marvel universe. The PvP shooter has already gained steam, with players rushing to see which platforms the upcoming title will release on.
Marvel Rivals is set to be a six-vs-six third-person shooter, with each hero or villain containing their own unique mix of skills and abilities. The free-to-play game features a wide list of characters from both comics and movies, with more likely arriving after its eventual release.
For Marvel fans, there’s a lot to be excited about. Before you install, here’s everything you need to know about the platforms that support Marvel Rivals.
What platforms will Marvel Rivals release on?
Currently, Marvel Rivals is only available on PC. This information first dropped alongside the reveal trailer on March 27, confirming Steam and the Epic Games Store will be the game’s only platforms at launch.
The game’s closed alpha test held in May 2024 is also only available via Steam, so console players looking to try the game out and help its development in the alpha or beta testing phases will likely be left out in the cold. More info, regarding an official date, a second alpha or even a beta, and new character additions, maps, modes, and more, will surely be released as we pass the first alpha test and move throughout 2024.
Until more news is given regarding future platforms, it might be time to build a nice new PC to jump into Marvel Rivals if you can’t wait any longer.
Is Marvel Rivals coming to PS5 or Xbox?
It’s extremely likely Marvel Rivals will support future console releases after the game’s initial PC launch. “The game’s first stop will be on Steam, however we’re actively exploring potential releases on other platforms,” the devs wrote in Marvel Rivals’ FAQ.
Marvel Rivals is still very much in its development stage, with the closest glimpses to gameplay being a closed alpha held in May 2024. But the closed alpha test does have controller support, so that means the transition to console is already in mind when it comes to peripherals.
There’s no word on an eventual full release yet, but it’s also possible consoles could be added to the list of platforms before the game ever hits shelves.
