Summary
- A player's Winter Soldier gameplay impresses the community with powerful Ultimate attacks in Marvel Rivals.
- The footage shows the player achieving a 10-player KO streak after deploying the character’s Ultimate attack Kraken Impact multiple times.
- Redditors flooded the comments section with Bucky’s catchphrase “Again!,” and one fan noted the character would fit into the anime world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
A Marvel Rivals player has shared an adrenaline-fueled clip with the hero shooter’s community, showing the overpowered Winter Soldier gameplay that every Bucky Barnes fan dreams of. The Winter Soldier was one of the 33 playable characters available at Marvel Rivals’ launch, alongside Doctor Strange, Black Widow, Wolverine, and Spider-Man, and the player base quickly became a fan of the playstyle attached to Captain America’s former sidekick.
Marvel Rivals debuted in December 2024, welcoming comic book fans to 6v6 PvP gameplay set in a variety of maps, including Yggsgard, Tokyo 2099, and Klyntar. Players have already favored a handful of characters in Marvel Rivals, even though the shooter is still in its Session 0 phase, naming Hawkeye’s nerfs and Doctor Strange’s portals as two of the game’s greatest assets. Going by this Winter Soldier clip, Bucky Barnes may be next into the hall of fame.
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Posted on Reddit by Nexus688, a 36-second clip was shared on the Marvel Rivals subreddit, showcasing a flawless takedown of enemies by the Winter Soldier. The footage shows the player achieving a 10-player KO streak after deploying the character’s Ultimate attack Kraken Impact multiple times. This high-octane clip confirms that playing as the Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals has its perks as one of the game’s strongest combo-based Duelists. By choosing to battle with the Winter Soldier, players also have access to team-up abilities that work with the Punisher and Rocket Raccoon.
Marvel Rivals Player Shares Overpowered Winter Soldier Gameplay
The clip demonstrates the sheer force of Bucky’s aerial attack, similar to another Marvel Rivals player’s discovery of Loki clones boosting the Winter Soldier’s Ultimate and viability. Redditors flooded the comments section with Bucky’s catchphrase “Again!,” and one fan noted the character would fit into the anime world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure thanks to his repeated but catchy quote. Community members also recognized Adam Warlock becoming caught in the attacks to a comical effect, and one player explained Bucky was able to get a succession of Ultimate attacks because of the refresh rate after getting an elimination and successfully defeating the Loki clones.
A new Marvel Rivals leak has teased Valkyrie’s arrival shortly, joining an already impressive list of superheroes. No specifics were given, including the character’s release date or abilities, but the warrior’s addition would co-exist nicely next to the other Asgardian characters, including Hela, Thor, and Loki. The character was portrayed by Tessa Thompson in several movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Avengers: Endgame when she shared the screen with Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier.
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
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
