Summary
- Marvel Rivals trailer briefly reveals Knull, exciting fans who are speculating that the character could arrive in the future.
- The third-person hero shooter boasts 33 characters, new maps, crossplay, and free heroes and villains.
- Speculation arises around Knull's potential role in the game, as NetEase Games keeps future plans quiet.
NetEase Games shows off the villain Knull in its latest Marvel Rivals trailer, Dooms' Rise. The new title has received a lot of attention from fans as the developers have announced free rewards and collaborations ahead of launch. Marvel Rivals has enjoyed a largely successful debut and currently has a rating of "mostly positive" on Steam.
Marvel Rivals is a third-person free-to-play hero shooter where two teams of 6 players face off against one another to complete various objectives. Ahead of launch, NetEase Games was busy announcing new maps and many new heroes for Marvel Rivals. The game currently features a roster of 33 characters for players to choose from. The developer has also confirmed that all heroes and villains will be free for players to use as they release. Gamers on PC, PS5, and Xbox can all play with one another as the game features full crossplay, but does not support cross-progression.
The newest trailer for Marvel Rivals focuses on multiple Doctor Doom variants manipulating the time stream. However, near the end of the trailer, fans can see a close-up of the villain Knull. At the moment, players don't know about NetEase Games' plans for the future, as it has not been revealed how often new characters or maps will be released. On various social media platforms, fans are speculating that Knull could be a major antagonist in Season One of the hero shooter and may even be featured in a future battle pass. NetEase Games recently announced that Marvel Rivals battle passes will not have a time limit, allowing players to complete passes at their leisure.
Marvel Rivals Teases Knull in New Trailer
Within the comics, Knull created the symbiotes and is considered an eldritch god of darkness. Knull was at the center of the King in Black storyline and faced off against Venom multiple times. The appearance of Knull may mean that more symbiote characters could be on the way. It would seem that Knull is not the only major antagonist about to make his debut in the game. Dataminers recently leaked that the villain Ultron may be coming to Marvel Rivals in the near future, though that remains to be seen.
The appearance of Knull managed to surprise many fans, as leakers have been hard at work revealing new heroes and villains in Marvel Rivals. Somehow, NetEase Games managed to keep Knull a secret, which is no easy task with the amount of attention the game has received recently. With the new launch of Marvel Rivals and speculation about future characters, it seems as if fans have a lot to look forward to.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- 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
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!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
