Summary
- A new Marvel Rivals leak hints at a console release alongside the confirmed PC launch, offering the potential for wide platform availability.
- Fans are hopeful for a PS5 and Xbox release, as NetEase openly explores multiplatform release possibilities.
- Rumor seeker Dreamz Gaming claimed to have found hidden code in Marvel Rivals' website, suggesting the game's availability on consoles.
A new Marvel Rivals leak suggests that the upcoming hero shooter title could be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles as well as PC. After nearly a week of rumors and speculation, Naraka: Bladepoint publisher NetEase announced that it was joining forces with Marvel Games for a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in the style of Overwatch late last month. Marvel Rivals will feature a packed roster of playable heroes, from obvious choices like Iron Man and Spider-Man to some lesser-known characters like Luna Snow, all engaging in frantic match-ups set in destructible environments.
So far, Marvel Rivals is only confirmed for PC, but many eager fans remain hopeful that the game will be available on consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at some point after its launch. NetEase itself has been open to the possibility, telling the public that it was “actively exploring potential releases on other platforms” on the day Marvel Rivals was officially revealed. Sure enough, the rumors that hinted at the existence of Marvel Rivals before said reveal also claimed that the title would come to consoles and mobile devices, though this is far from concrete evidence.
Twitter user and video game rumor seeker Dreamz Gaming thinks they found some definitive proof that Marvel Rivals could be available on consoles while looking at the game’s official website. According to them, the website contains hidden code that, once enabled, displays an alternate homepage listing the platforms Marvel Rivals will be released for. Included in this expanded list is PS5 and Xbox Series X/S alongside the already confirmed Steam and Epic Games Store.
New Leak Suggests Marvel Rivals Will Be Multiplatform
This latest Marvel Rivals leak might be the strongest evidence yet that the game will be available on consoles at some point after its PC release, which still doesn’t have an official date as of this writing. There will be a closed alpha test in May, which will allow players to try Marvel Rivals out ahead of time while giving the developers valuable feedback to help fine-tune the game.
Given the increased prevalence of triple-A Marvel-based games like Insomniac’s Spider-Man series and the evergreen popularity of the IP itself, it would arguably be a smart move to launch Marvel Rivals across a wide range of platforms, with versions on consoles and mobile devices bolstering the main PC release. While Dreamz Gaming’s recent discovery seems to be solid proof that this will be the case, it is still advisable to take this rumor with a grain of salt, as it could very well be a false lead or subject to change as Marvel Rivals continues through development.
Marvel Rivals
- Released
- December 6, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
