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Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 hero-shooter from NetEase that features a roster of classic Marvel characters, iconic maps, and destructible environments.

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Marvel Rivals
Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay

Franchise
Marvel
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence

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Iron Man in his Armor 42 skin in front of Marvel Rivals logo
All Active Marvel Rivals Codes (June 2025)

Marvel Rivals fans looking to get their hands on free in-game items will want to stay up to date with all of the game's active unlock codes.

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Marvel Rivals Ultron with drones from Battle Matrix Protocol mode
Marvel Rivals: Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol Mode Guide

The newest mode coming to Marvel Rivals is Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol, a single-player auto battler mode that puts team strategies to the test.

Marvel Rivals corrupted core of Arakko map in Season 2.5
"The Worst Map In The Game": Marvel Rivals Fans Have Big Concerns Over New Arakko Map

With the arrival of Ultron in Marvel Rivals Season, the map Arakko has also been added, but the twisting world of machines has alienated some players.

Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 skins for Magneto, The Punisher, and Ultron
Marvel Rivals: Every New Skin From Season 2.5

Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals introduces a variety of new costume skins for multiple characters, with some even being offered to players for free.

Marvel Rivals Groot and Hawkeye with new Season 2.5 skins over Combat Chest collection
Marvel Rivals: How To Unlock Everything In The Combat Chest

The Combat Chest is a unique collection of rewards you can unlock in Marvel Rivals, including multiple new skins and other rare cosmetic items.

Marvel Rivals X-Tron holding Cerebro with Binary Arrow Hawkeye skin earned from Cerebro Database II event
Marvel Rivals: Cerebro Database II Event & Rewards Guide

The first Season 2.5 event in Marvel Rivals is the Cerebro Database II, which contains familiar missions to unlock a free new skin as a reward.

Marvel Rivals Ultron mvp animation screen
Marvel Rivals: How To Play Ultron (Abilities, Ultimate, Tips & Tricks)

Ultron arrives as a new Strategist in Marvel Rivals, using abilities to allies, but also eliminate enemies as a ruthless killing machine.

Marvel Rivals Thor and Jeff the Land Shark in Season 2.5 map
Marvel Rivals: All Season 2.5 Buffs & Nerfs Explained

The release of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 introduces new buffs and nerfs for different characters, changing how heroes work to readjust their balance.

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Marvel Rivals - Jeff the Land Shark in front of a declining Steam chart
I'm Worried Marvel Rivals Is Making All The Wrong Choices

Marvel Rivals' declining player count is becoming a problem and NetEase's recent balance patches for the game aren't helping matters.

Jeff the land shark with other heroes from marvel rivals blurred behind him
Why Marvel Rivals Is Changing Thor & Jeff The Land Shark (& What's Changing)

Season 2.5 is releasing for Marvel Rivals soon, and it's bringing two big reworks to Jeff the Land Shark and Thor, to a lot of mixed reception.

Marvel Rivals Ultron from Season 2 trailer
"There's No Reason To Pick Him": Marvel Rivals Fans Aren't Won Over By Ultron

It seems Marvel Rivals fans aren't won over by Ultron's gameplay so far, with many already feeling he is too weak, despite not yet being live in-game.

Marvel Rivals Venom, Jeff the Land Shark, and Storm with new Arrako map from Season 2.5
Marvel Rivals: All Season 2.5 Team-Up Changes Explained

Many changes are coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 2.5, especially to Team-Ups, with some new ones being added and others disappearing forever.

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Marvel Rivals season 2.5 key art featuring Emma Frost and Ultron
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Might Just Have Convinced Me To Return

I stopped playing Marvel Rivals shortly after launch, but its new update may be getting me to return to the game to try one of its new features.

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Jeff the land shark with other heroes from marvel rivals blurred behind him
Marvel Rivals Fan Campaign To "#SaveJeff" Gains over 1000 ers In 3 Days

NetEase's planned changes to the darling Land Shark Jeff in Marvel Rivals aren't sitting well with fans, who are petitioning to prevent the updates.

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Marvel Rivals - Ultron in front of Mr Fantastic and Adam Warlock.
With Ultron, Marvel Rivals Is Committing To Breaking Rules

With the incoming introduction of Ultron to Season 2.5, Marvel Rivals is committing to its rule-breaking trend with making hybrid heroes.

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Marvel Rivals- How To  For The Ignite 2025 Tournament
Marvel Rivals: How To For The Ignite 2025 Tournament

One of the most exciting esports opportunities for Marvel Rivals is the Ignite 2025 Tournament, which offers a unique competition between many teams.

Marvel Rivals Immortal Avatar Adam Warlock costume MVP animation
Marvel Rivals: Everything New In The May 22 Patch

The latest patch for Marvel Rivals released on May 22, 2025, introduces multiple gameplay fixes, while also adding new cosmetics for players to grab.

Ultron in Marvel Rivals Season 2
Marvel Rivals Adds Ultron And A Highly Requested Team-Up

Season 2.5 for Marvel Rivals is launching on May 30, adding Ultron, a new map, a new mode, and new team-ups, including the requested Jeff-Nado.

Marvel Rivals Spider-Man, Namor, and Wolverine top banned Competitive characters
Marvel Rivals: Most Banned Heroes In Season 2 (& How To Counter Them)

With Season 2 of Marvel Rivals, earlier Competitive ranks allow teams to ban characters, with the strongest ones sometimes needing a counter instead.

Invisible Woman Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals Fan Concept For Invisible Woman Peach Momoko Skin Gets Seal Of Approval From Players

An artist on Reddit has created a new Marvel Rivals skin concept for Invisible Woman based on a Peach Momoko comic design, and fans wish it were real.

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