Game guide

Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play, team-based hero shooter developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. Players pick from a large and growing roster of Marvel Super Heroes and villains - such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Storm, and Magneto - each with distinct abilities, and battle across destructible maps in objective-based 6v6 modes. A signature mechanic is Team-Up skills, where specific character combinations unlock bonus powers. It launched on December 6, 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S (with a PS4 version added in September 2025 and a Nintendo Switch 2 version in development), and every hero is free to play.

Developer
NetEase Games
Publisher
NetEase Games (in collaboration with Marvel Games)
Released
December 6, 2024
Platforms
PC (Windows), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 (in development)
Price
Free-to-play

Guides & data

Everything people search about Marvel Rivals — each answer verified against primary sources.

Marvel Rivals — frequently asked

Is Marvel Rivals free?
Yes. Marvel Rivals is free to download and play on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and every hero is free. You only pay for optional cosmetics and the Battle Pass.
Is Marvel Rivals pay-to-win?
No. All heroes, maps, and gameplay features are free, and everything sold is cosmetic - skins and emotes have no effect on damage, health, or abilities.
Does my progress carry between platforms?
Yes, via cross-progression. Link your Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox accounts to a NetEase account and your heroes, skins, and currency follow you. Competitive rank and career stats stay per-platform.
What platforms is Marvel Rivals on?
PC (Windows via Steam and Epic), PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is in development.
When did Marvel Rivals release and who made it?
It launched on December 6, 2024, developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games.
Marvel Rivals
December 6, 2024
All Marvel Rivals guides →