Marvel Rivals: Everything you need to know about the new Hero Shooter

One of the most anticipated titles of 2024 was Marvel Rivals, a free Hero Shooter that allows you to play online games and control the characters from this iconic universe of heroes that we know so well from the big screen and comics. And, in the last month of the year, we finally had the global launch of the game.

We, at UmGamer, have separated the main information you need to know so you can understand everything about Marvel Rivals. Check it out!

Release date: December 6, 2024.

Price: Free.

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.

Developer: NetEase Games., Marvel Entertainment.

Publisher: NetEase Games.

Does my PC “run” Marvel Rivals?

Unlike consoles, each PC has its own configuration, some have the potential to play Marvel Rivals smoothly, others don't. Therefore, I recommend that you check out this topic with the information found on the game's Steam page.

Minimum Requirements:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or more recent)

Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Memory: 16 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380

DirectX: Version 12

Storage: 70GB

Recommended Requirements:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer)

Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Memory: 16GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750

DirectX: Version 12

Storage: 70GB

Marvel Rivals matches consist of 12 players, six on each side. Therefore, teamwork is extremely necessary, just like in Overwatch 2 and other games of this genre.

The objective of each confrontation depends on the game mode, so it won’t always be the same. We will see more about these modes below.

Game modes

Domination: Two teams compete to capture and control a strategic point on the map. The objective is to maintain it until the control percentage reaches 100%, while facing resistance from the opposing team.

Convoy: One team must escort a vehicle to its final destination, while the other tries to stop its progress before time runs out.

Convergence: The attacking team must capture a point on the map, then needs to escort a vehicle to the objective.

Conquest: The classic deathmatch mode, where the objective is to accumulate the highest number of eliminations to win.

Except for Conquest, I felt a huge similarity with the modes of Overwatch 2. Of course, they are titles of the same genre, but I expect more innovative confrontation styles in the future.

Note: Ranked mode has been available since the game's release for those more competitive players.

Like a good Hero Shooter, the characters have unique characteristics, from skills to status. Therefore, it’s important to know which heroes are available, there are 33 in this release.

First, I will divide them into three categories, being the functions of the game. These serve to dictate, in general, the character's play style.

Vanguards (Tanks): Heroes with high HP and focus on defensive skills. In addition to withstanding damage, they are the front line in the team's advancements.

Duelists (DPS): The team's main source of damage. Duelists stand out for their ability to eliminate enemies in addition to their high mobility, but they have lower resistance.

Strategists (Supports): Characters who dedicate themselves to healing and providing buffs, being more focused on helping the team than on dealing damage or resisting attacks.

Vanguard Characters

Cloak and Dagger

Collaborative skills

If the classes and game modes are similar to the competitor, in terms of gameplay Marvel Rivals innovates. Collaborative skills are some combos that occur when we have specific heroes as allies.

For example, if there’s a Rocket Raccoon and a Groot on the same team, it’s possible for the Raccoon to stand on the tank's shoulders, reducing the damage received.

Maps

The available maps are:

Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface

Monetization

NetEase will work with microtransactions in the title, but will only bring cosmetic items. You can see it right away when you enter the store tab.

The first Season brought a short battle pass, lasting a little over a month, it’s also exclusive to cosmetics, and is acquired through paid coins.

Wrapping Up

Marvel Rivals has everything it needs to be a reference in this genre. NetEase has a huge and interesting universe, which in itself has already attracted millions of fans, I hope that live a service is well executed to turn the game into a success!

I am available in the comments for questions and suggestions.