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Marvel Rivals Unveils Full Story Details, Voice Cast, New Characters, and More at San Diego Comic-Con

Closed Beta Running Until August 5th; Thor and Jeff the Land Shark Added to the Roster of Marvel Favorites

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July 28, 2024

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NetEase Games :

San Diego, California, United States, July 25, 2024 – Today at San Diego Comic-Con, NetEase Games and Marvel Games unveiled full story details, the star-studded voice cast and more for 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.
 

Marvel Rivals invited players into the compelling narrative set within the Marvel Universe, where heroes and villains unite against a looming cosmic threat. The newly released story trailer showcased the rich, immersive storyline and teased significant plot twists that players will unravel as they progress through the game.

Watch [No One Rivals Doom | Cinematic Trailer | Marvel Rivals]

The closed beta for Marvel Rivals is running now through August 5th for all platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox and features full cross play across regions. At a special presentation for Marvel Games, it was unveiled that both Thor and Jeff the Land Shark will also be joining the Closed Beta as playable characters on July 27th. Thor, the God of Thunder, brings his powerful hammer and lightning abilities, while Jeff the Land Shark, adds his own unique charm and ferocity to the game.

Watch [Jeff the Land Shark: Four-Legged Friend | Character Reveal Teaser | Marvel Rivals]

Additionally, the Marvel Rivals team unveiled their musical and voiceover talent. Their music team includes industry veterans Shota Nakama, founder of Video Games Orchestra, and legendary guitarist Godspeed. The star-studded voice cast includes Cassandra Lee Morris (Persona 5’s Morgana) as Galacta, Troy Baker as Loki, Nolan North as Rocket Racoon, Yuri Lowenthal as Spider-Man, and Mara Junot as Storm.

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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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