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Marvel Rivals Set to Launch December 6th with All Heroes Free to Play

Captain America and the Winter Soldier Join the Roster, New Game Details, and More Unveiled at gamescom Opening Night Live

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August 21, 2024

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NetEase Games :

Cologne, Germany August 20, 2024 – Today at gamescom Opening Night Live, NetEase Games and Marvel Games announced that Marvel Rivals, the new Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse, will officially launch on December 6th of this year. The highly-anticipated game will launch with all heroes free to play. Both Captain America and the Winter Soldier will also join the roster, bringing their unique skills and powers to Marvel Rivals. The newest map, the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, was also unveiled.
 

Watch the Marvel Rivals | Stars Aligned - Official Launch Date Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAZrZGkIgY

 

“We are ecstatic to be part of this year’s gamescom and the opportunity to connect with players from all across Europe,” stated Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President, NetEase, Inc. “We are now entering the final stages of development as we march towards our December 6th release."
 

Marvel Rivals is set to bring the fight to this year’s gamescom with a series of captivating events and exclusive content. Attendees can immerse themselves in the Marvel Rivals experience through playable demos and special giveaways, ensuring that the NetEase booth will be a must-visit destination.
 

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About Marvel Rivals

In Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They’ll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. But that’s not all, as they’ll be able to reach a whole new level of team play collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights! Marvel Rivals is in development by a NetEase team composed of global talent that share a profound love for the Marvel universe and characters who previously worked on hit shooter franchises played by millions of players worldwide.


 

For more information about Marvel Rivals and to sign up for upcoming beta tests, please visit www.marvelrivals.com. Follow Marvel Rivals on Discord | X | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
 

About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information, visit marvel.com. © 2024 MARVEL

  About NetEase Games NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games' development and publishing slate include titles such as Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/

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