Marvel Rivals
Updated: 12/11/2025, 10:28:06 AM Wikipedia source
Marvel Rivals is a hero shooter video game developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on December 6, 2024, with a PlayStation 4 version released on September 12, 2025. The game is free-to-play with a current lineup of 44 characters from Marvel Comics, and features cross-play across all supported platforms.
Infobox
Developer
NetEase Games
Publisher
NetEase Games
Director
Guangyun Chen [a]
Producer
Weicong Wu
Designers
Aden Zhiyong
Programmer
Fan Feng
Artist
Dino Ma
Writer
Jinghua Duan
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Platforms
PlayStation 5WindowsXbox Series X/SPlayStation 4
Release
PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/SDecember 6, 2024PlayStation 4September 12, 2025
Genres
mw- Third-person shooterHero shooter
Mode
Multiplayer
Tables
Vanguards
Angela
Angela
Hero
Angela
Released
Season 4 (September 11, 2025)
Captain America
Captain America
Hero
Captain America
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Hero
Doctor Strange
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Hero
Emma Frost
Released
Season 2 (April 11, 2025)
Groot
Groot
Hero
Groot
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Hulk
Hulk
Hero
Hulk
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Magneto
Magneto
Hero
Magneto
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Peni Parker
Peni Parker
Hero
Peni Parker
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Rogue
Rogue
Hero
Rogue
Released
Season 5.5 (December 12, 2025)
The Thing
The Thing
Hero
The Thing
Released
Season 1.5 (February 21, 2025)
Thor
Thor
Hero
Thor
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Venom
Venom
Hero
Venom
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
| Hero | Released |
| Angela | Season 4 (September 11, 2025) |
| Captain America | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Doctor Strange | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Emma Frost | Season 2 (April 11, 2025) |
| Groot | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Hulk | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Magneto | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Peni Parker | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Rogue | Season 5.5 (December 12, 2025) |
| The Thing | Season 1.5 (February 21, 2025) |
| Thor | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Venom | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
Duelists
Black Panther
Black Panther
Hero
Black Panther
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Black Widow
Black Widow
Hero
Black Widow
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Blade
Blade
Hero
Blade
Released
Season 3.5 (August 8, 2025)
Daredevil
Daredevil
Hero
Daredevil
Released
Season 4.5 (October 10, 2025)
Hawkeye
Hawkeye
Hero
Hawkeye
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Hela
Hela
Hero
Hela
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Human Torch
Human Torch
Hero
Human Torch
Released
Season 1.5 (February 21, 2025)
Iron Fist
Iron Fist
Hero
Iron Fist
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Iron Man
Iron Man
Hero
Iron Man
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Magik
Magik
Hero
Magik
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic
Hero
Mister Fantastic
Released
Season 1 (January 10, 2025)
Moon Knight
Moon Knight
Hero
Moon Knight
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Namor
Namor
Hero
Namor
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Phoenix
Phoenix
Hero
Phoenix
Released
Season 3 (July 11, 2025)
Psylocke
Psylocke
Hero
Psylocke
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
Hero
Scarlet Witch
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Hero
Spider-Man
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Squirrel Girl
Squirrel Girl
Hero
Squirrel Girl
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Star-Lord
Star-Lord
Hero
Star-Lord
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Storm
Storm
Hero
Storm
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
The Punisher
The Punisher
Hero
The Punisher
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Winter Soldier
Winter Soldier
Hero
Winter Soldier
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Wolverine
Wolverine
Hero
Wolverine
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
| Hero | Released |
| Black Panther | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Black Widow | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Blade | Season 3.5 (August 8, 2025) |
| Daredevil | Season 4.5 (October 10, 2025) |
| Hawkeye | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Hela | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Human Torch | Season 1.5 (February 21, 2025) |
| Iron Fist | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Iron Man | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Magik | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Mister Fantastic | Season 1 (January 10, 2025) |
| Moon Knight | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Namor | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Phoenix | Season 3 (July 11, 2025) |
| Psylocke | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Scarlet Witch | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Spider-Man | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Squirrel Girl | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Star-Lord | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Storm | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| The Punisher | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Winter Soldier | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Wolverine | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
Strategists
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock
Hero
Adam Warlock
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Cloak & Dagger
Cloak & Dagger
Hero
Cloak & Dagger
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Gambit
Gambit
Hero
Gambit
Released
Season 5 (November 14, 2025)
Invisible Woman
Invisible Woman
Hero
Invisible Woman
Released
Season 1 (January 10, 2025)
Jeff the Land Shark
Jeff the Land Shark
Hero
Jeff the Land Shark
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Loki
Loki
Hero
Loki
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Luna Snow
Luna Snow
Hero
Luna Snow
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Mantis
Mantis
Hero
Mantis
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Rocket Raccoon
Rocket Raccoon
Hero
Rocket Raccoon
Released
Launch (December 6, 2024)
Ultron
Ultron
Hero
Ultron
Released
Season 2.5 (May 30, 2025)
| Hero | Released |
| Adam Warlock | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Cloak & Dagger | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Gambit | Season 5 (November 14, 2025) |
| Invisible Woman | Season 1 (January 10, 2025) |
| Jeff the Land Shark | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Loki | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Luna Snow | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Mantis | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Rocket Raccoon | Launch (December 6, 2024) |
| Ultron | Season 2.5 (May 30, 2025) |
· Gameplay › Seasonal content
0
0
Season
0
Start
December 6, 2024
End
January 9, 2025
Theme
"Dooms' Rise" – Shortened season for the launch of the game.
1
1
Season
1
Start
January 10, 2025
End
April 10, 2025
Theme
"Eternal Night Falls" – Introduced the Fantastic Four (Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing) as playable heroes. Adds Sanctum Sanctorum, Midtown and Central Park maps, and includes a vampiric invasion of New York City as the central story focus. Based on the Blood Hunt (2024) comics storyline.
2
2
Season
2
Start
April 11, 2025
End
July 11, 2025
Theme
"Hellfire Gala" – Introduced Emma Frost and Ultron as playable heroes. Adds Krakoa and Arakko maps, and includes Ultron's attack on Krakoa as the central story focus. Based on the Hellfire Gala comics event from the Krakoan Age.
3
3
Season
3
Start
July 11, 2025
End
September 12, 2025
Theme
"The Abyss Awakens" – Introduced Phoenix and Blade as playable heroes. Adds Celestial Husk and Throne of Knull maps, and includes Knull's and Hela's takeover of the galaxy as the central story focus. Based on the King in Black (2021) comics storyline.
4
4
Season
4
Start
September 12, 2025
End
November 14, 2025
Theme
"The Heart of the Dragon" – Introduced Angela and Daredevil as playable heroes. Adds a K'un-L'un map, and includes Doctor Doom's attempt to claim Shou-Lao's chi as the central story focus. Based on the Tournament of Heaven storyline from The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) comics series.
5
5
Season
5
Start
November 14, 2025
Theme
"Love is a Battlefield" – Introduced Gambit and Rogue as playable heroes. Adds a Grand Garden map, and includes Gambit stealing a contract from the Collector while on honeymoon with Rogue as the central story focus. Based on the Mr. & Mrs. X (2018) comics series.
| Season | Start | End | Theme |
| 0 | December 6, 2024 | January 9, 2025 | "Dooms' Rise" – Shortened season for the launch of the game. |
| 1 | January 10, 2025 | April 10, 2025 | "Eternal Night Falls" – Introduced the Fantastic Four (Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing) as playable heroes. Adds Sanctum Sanctorum, Midtown and Central Park maps, and includes a vampiric invasion of New York City as the central story focus. Based on the Blood Hunt (2024) comics storyline. |
| 2 | April 11, 2025 | July 11, 2025 | "Hellfire Gala" – Introduced Emma Frost and Ultron as playable heroes. Adds Krakoa and Arakko maps, and includes Ultron's attack on Krakoa as the central story focus. Based on the Hellfire Gala comics event from the Krakoan Age. |
| 3 | July 11, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | "The Abyss Awakens" – Introduced Phoenix and Blade as playable heroes. Adds Celestial Husk and Throne of Knull maps, and includes Knull's and Hela's takeover of the galaxy as the central story focus. Based on the King in Black (2021) comics storyline. |
| 4 | September 12, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | "The Heart of the Dragon" – Introduced Angela and Daredevil as playable heroes. Adds a K'un-L'un map, and includes Doctor Doom's attempt to claim Shou-Lao's chi as the central story focus. Based on the Tournament of Heaven storyline from The Immortal Iron Fist (2006) comics series. |
| 5 | November 14, 2025 | "Love is a Battlefield" – Introduced Gambit and Rogue as playable heroes. Adds a Grand Garden map, and includes Gambit stealing a contract from the Collector while on honeymoon with Rogue as the central story focus. Based on the Mr. & Mrs. X (2018) comics series. |
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregator
Metacritic
Score
PC: 74/100PS5: 78/100XSX: 75/100
OpenCritic
OpenCritic
Aggregator
OpenCritic
Score
Critics Recommend: 84%
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | PC: 74/100PS5: 78/100XSX: 75/100 |
| OpenCritic | Critics Recommend: 84% |
Review scores
Digital Trends
Digital Trends
Publication
Digital Trends
Score
4/5
Edge
Edge
Publication
Edge
Score
5/10
Game Informer
Game Informer
Publication
Game Informer
Score
8.5/10
GameSpot
GameSpot
Publication
GameSpot
Score
8/10
GamesRadar+
GamesRadar+
Publication
GamesRadar+
Score
2.5/5
IGN
IGN
Publication
IGN
Score
8/10
PC Gamer (US)
PC Gamer (US)
Publication
PC Gamer (US)
Score
73/100
TechRadar
TechRadar
Publication
TechRadar
Score
4/5
| Publication | Score |
| Digital Trends | 4/5 |
| Edge | 5/10 |
| Game Informer | 8.5/10 |
| GameSpot | 8/10 |
| GamesRadar+ | 2.5/5 |
| IGN | 8/10 |
| PC Gamer (US) | 73/100 |
| TechRadar | 4/5 |
· Reception › Accolades
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards
Category
Online Game of the Year
Result
Nominated
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
NYX Game Awards
Category
Game Design – Brand Identity
Result
Won
The Game Awards 2025
The Game Awards 2025
Year
The Game Awards 2025
Award
Best Ongoing Game
Category
Pending
2025 Streamer Awards
2025 Streamer Awards
Year
2025 Streamer Awards
Award
Stream Game of the Year
Category
Nominated
Golden Joystick Awards
Golden Joystick Awards
Year
Golden Joystick Awards
Award
Still Playing Award - PC and Console
Category
Nominated
Discord
Discord
Year
Discord
Award
Standout Server of 2025
Category
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards | Online Game of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2025 | NYX Game Awards | Game Design – Brand Identity | Won | |
| The Game Awards 2025 | Best Ongoing Game | Pending | ||
| 2025 Streamer Awards | Stream Game of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Golden Joystick Awards | Still Playing Award - PC and Console | Nominated | ||
| Discord | Standout Server of 2025 | Won |
References
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- Simplified Chinese: 漫威争锋; traditional Chinese: 漫威爭鋒; pinyin: Mànwēi Zhēngfēng.
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- First Comics Newshttps://www.firstcomicsnews.com/how-marvel-rivals-is-shaping-up-to-become-a-serious-contender-in-the-competitive-gaming-esports-scene/
- MarvelRivals.gghttps://marvelrivals.gg/events/tournaments/
- Esports Illustrated On SIhttps://www.si.com/esports/news/marvel-rivals-june-19-patch-notes-thor-rework
- PCGamesNhttps://www.pcgamesn.com/marvel-rivals/events
- Esports Insiderhttps://esportsinsider.com/2025/04/every-team-that-won-marvel-rivals-championship-season-1
- India Today Gaminghttps://www.indiatodaygaming.com/news/story/marvel-rivals-championship-schedule-registration-format-prize-pool-and-more-6252
- Esports Insiderhttps://esportsinsider.com/2025/02/esports-organisations-marvel-rivals-teams
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/marvel-rivals-ignite-tournament-2025-how-register/
- Esports Insiderhttps://esportsinsider.com/2025/06/marvel-rivals-fight-night-14-envy-defeat-100-thieves-with-jeff
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/briefing/censoring-games.html
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/marvel-rivals-video-game-blocks-words-taiwan-winnie-the-pooh-0hj3ltkgg#:~:text=Other%20restricted%20phrases%20include%20%E2%80%9Cfree,Dalai%20Lama%20is%20also%20banned.
- Game Ranthttps://gamerant.com/marvel-rivals-banned-words-winnie-the-pooh/
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-rivals/critic-reviews/?platform=pc
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-rivals/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-rivals/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x
- OpenCritichttps://opencritic.com/game/17210/marvel-rivals/
- GamesRadar+https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-review/
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-review
- Marvel Rivalshttps://www.techradar.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-review
- PC Gamerhttps://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-review/
- Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/marvel-rivals-review-xbox-series-x/
- Game Informerhttps://gameinformer.com/review/marvel-rivals/a-super-shooter
- GameSpothttps://www.gamespot.com/reviews/marvel-rivals-review-i-can-do-this-all-day/1900-6418329/
- Edge
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- PCGamesNhttps://www.pcgamesn.com/marvel-rivals/monetization
- Marvel Rivalshttps://gamerant.com/marvel-rivals-monetization-helldivers-2-battle-pass-permanent/
- Game Ranthttps://gamerant.com/marvel-rivals-vote-to-surrender
- BoostRoyalhttps://boostroyal.com/blog/marvel-rivals-changed-how-surrendering-works
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- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-is-a-smash-hit-with-10-million-players-in-just-3-days
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/esports/news/what-is-marvel-rival-s-player-count
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/esports/news/marvel-rivals-hits-20-million-players
- Dexertohttps://www.dexerto.com/marvel-rivals/marvel-rivals-smashes-all-time-player-count-record-as-season-1-hype-explodes-3027931/
- TheGamerhttps://www.thegamer.com/marvel-rivals-player-base-figures-steam-no-drop-off-from-launch/
- PCGamesNhttps://www.pcgamesn.com/marvel-rivals/season-1-steam-players
- GameLookhttp://www.gamelook.com.cn/2025/01/562110
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- Xbox Wirehttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/01/24/xbox-excellence-awards/
- gamingtrend.comhttps://gamingtrend.com/news/microsoft-announces-the-xbox-excellence-awards-created-to-honor-the-studios-behind-the-most-loved-games-of-2024/
- Pure Xboxhttps://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/01/xbox-unveils-the-excellence-awards-and-reveals-all-the-2024-winners
- Eurogamerhttps://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-rivals-already-has-a-higher-steam-concurrent-player-count-than-gta-5
- PC Gamerhttps://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-starts-2025-by-clobberin-the-most-played-charts-hitting-over-640-000-players-on-steam-alone/
- GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/marvel-rivals-maintains-top-spot-on-pc-engagement-charts-for-january-2025-newzoo-charts
- GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/netease-financials-reveal-marvel-rivals-topped-40m-players-before-layoffs
- GamerSkyhttps://www.gamersky.com/news/202502/1887484.shtml
- VG247https://www.vg247.com/marvel-rivals-40-million-players-population-of-poland
- Academy of Interactive Arts & Scienceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20250210181423/https://www.interactive.org/awards/84Kd_28th_annual_dice_awards_finalists_revealed_8ufL.asp
- IGNhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250214065016/https://www.ign.com/articles/dice-awards-2025-winners-the-full-list
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- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/streamer-awards-2025-nominees-how-to-vote/
- TheGamerhttps://www.thegamer.com/golden-joystick-awards-2025-all-winners/
- "Marvel Rivals Discord Server Wins Big, But Gamers Just Want Rogue"https://web.archive.org/web/20251208015004/https://happygamer.com/marvel-rivals-discord-server-wins-big-but-gamers-just-want-rogue-139653/