There are a fair number of characters in the Marvel Rivals roster now. Given that we still do not have a full roster and the developers could have a few surprises yet, it is impossible to know who will rise to the top once the full game is launched. However, Star-Lord can be a very strong character if you know how to pilot him w

Competitive games have a tendency to become stale. MOBAs like LoL get considerable meta shifts every few months, although that comes with its own set of problems. Adding new characters works too, but brings with it another host of issues. Marvel Rivals tips Rivals opted for the Season Bonus system, which isn't a good direction to fol

**Marvel Rivals will be completely free-to-play ** for anyone who wants access to it. It was also announced at Gamescom that every hero on release and in the future can be unlocked for free by playing the game. As of now, there is no official news on microtransactions in Marvel Rivals . However, based on the genre and free-to-play status, there is a likely chance of paid battle passes and cosmetics to help fund the g

As a hero shooter, Marvel Rivals is entering one of the most competitive spaces in the video game market. In the last 18 months alone, Deadlock , Overwatch 2 , XDefiant , The Finals , and the disastrous Concord have all made their play for the crown, while stalwarts operating in a similar space, like Apex Legends and Rainbow Six Siege , continue to draw huge numb

We can see Peter playing drums, Miguel O'Hara (Spidey 2099) and Spider-Punk 2099 (original skin) playing their guitars, and Spider-Zero on the keyboard. This also marks our first glance at Spider-Man 2099, by the

Alongside any balancing issues, these betas measured player satisfaction by way of a survey, with results reportedly determining that 70 percent of players would recommend Marvel Rivals, giving the game an average score of 4.

As you were probably already expecting, Marvel Rivals has quite a few Easter eggs and references from the big Marvel universe, as it presents us with new versions of many iconic characters as well as famous places from the comics mixed with original ideas in its m

The inclusion of crossplay alone is a huge advantage Marvel Rivals will have, and even more so that it is coming at launch. Delaying it would have been a minor inconvenience, but not having it at all would have been a hit that a new game trying to build a large audience cannot afford to take. Cross-platform progression should be a quality-of-life priority for those who do switch platforms, both to save time unlocking heroes again and to keep cosmetics that they may have to pay

Chen also feels like the hero’s individual powers offer differentiation from Rivals competitors, telling me, "The ideology behind our design is to make it fun for players, and we use the Marvel IP to do this. For example, Spider-Man can fly, and Doctor Strange can open portals. These are all recognizable things from the Marvel universe that we’ve added to the ga

Instead, Marvel Rivals will tell its story through the game’s multiplayer modes. "The storytelling process is actually in the game; it moves and kind of varies with the players' action and the players' progress," Chen says, adding, "Each season will also have its own unique theme to help further elaborate the story we want to bring to our playe

Chen once again confirmed that NetEase games has full access to Marvel's vast library of characters, including those in the comics, the MCU, and past video games, and he feels this alone is enough to attract players. "We want to show is our specialty. We have the Marvel IP. We are under the Marvel storyline. We have over 85 years of Marvel history, and we have countless heroes and maps," he s

While Star-Lord is rated similarly to Iron Man in Marvel Rivals in that he has a 2-star rating , he can be a little difficult to pilot for newer players. This is because he is a bit more vulnerable with only 250 HP , but he can move fast and stay out of damage when nee

Many skins here (thus far) are original or re-colors of the main outfits, but there are a few interpretations of outfits from the comics or at least things that pay homage. A clear example of the homage is the original skin of Spider-Punk 2099, which is still a reference to the normal Spider-Punk s

These team-ups are unbalanced in two different ways: some are way more powerful than others. While Scarlet Witch turns Magneto into an S Tier Vanguard, Hulk gives Dr. Strange a minor damage buff on a single skill; secondly, team ups only benefit one side of the combo. What does Rocket get from giving Punisher infinite ammo? Absolutely nothing. Nerf team ups if needed, but make them benefit everyone invol

Matches in Marvel Rivals work in a 6v6 format over various game modes. These game modes will feel familiar to fans of hero shooters, varying from payload escorts to fighting over control points. Characters are split up into three classes: Vanguard (Tank), Duelist (DPS), and Strategist (Support). As of now, there is no limit to how many of each class can be in a team, but having a proper balance and synergy will lead to the most succ