Marvel Rivals release countdown: Exact start time and date

Marvel Rivals is the hyped six-on-six hero shooter from Marvel and NetEase Games, and it’s easy to see why players are pumped. The free-to-play title features a wide array of characters from the Marvel universe, and fans are already clamoring for a release date.

The official trailer announcing Marvel Rivals dropped on March 27, showing the first glimpses of gameplay and the hero lineup. Ever since, the lore and characters in the game have expanded significantly—with a roster of 33 heroes at launch, all available for free.

Here’s what we know about the release date for Marvel Rivals and when you get your hands on it.

Marvel Rivals release date countdown

Marvel Rivals will be released in full on Dec. 6, but as early as Dec. 5, depending on where you are in the world. After a closed alpha test in May 2024 and closed beta tests in July and August 2024, the game is now ready for its full launch.

Marvel Rivals lets players become their favorite heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe, and that’s enough to get players excited to hop in. The launch day roster has a confirmed 33 heroes in the game, and more will be added with successive seasons.

The launch roster includes Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine, Doctor Strange, Groot, Magneto, Peni Parker, Venom, Black Panther, Black Widow, Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Hela, Iron Man, Magik, Moon Knight, Namor, Psylocke, Punisher, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, Star-Lord, Storm, Winter Soldier, Adam Warlock, Jeff the Land Shark, Loki, Luna Snow, Mantis, Cloak and Dagger, and Rocket Raccoon.

And that massive list is just the beginning, with several other heroes likely in the pipeline to come to the game over the next few months and years.

Marvel Rivals launch date and time

The official launch time for Marvel Rivals is on Dec. 5 at 6pm CT, midnight in the United Kingdom. It’s also 7pm ET and 4pm PT, but this countdown below tells you exactly how much time is left until then:

When Marvel Rivals finally launches, players expect more heroes and villains to join the developing roster. Not only do the characters have unique abilities, but they also have a fun team-up feature that combines abilities for interesting attacks, buffs, and more.

Given the sheer popularity of Marvel’s longstanding comics and cinematic universe, fans are ready to dive into Marvel Rivals as soon as possible when it’s fully out.