Marvel 6v6 Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Announced (Updated)

Update:

Marvel Rivals has officially been announced, confirming the leak below. However, console launch and release date were not confirmed. Check out a trailer below.

Original story

Rumor has it that an Overwatch-style Marvel 6v6 hero shooter, titled Marvel Rivals, is set to be announced today. We already know that a Marvel game reveal is scheduled today, as The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley teased an announcement for 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET.

What we know about Marvel’s Overwatch-like shooter, Marvel Rivals

The first mention of Marvel Rivals came from known leaker Kurakasis, who has a pretty decent track record. According to them, the game is a AAA multiplayer first-person shooter developed by NetEase for consoles, PC, and mobile devices.

Then, a website called The Streamr claimed to have obtained exclusive information about Marvel Rivals. According to them, the screenshots that they have seen suggest a third-person shooter, not FPS. It’ll be similar to Overwatch, except that it’ll be a 6v6 shooter.

The Streamr claims that Marvel Rivals aesthetically looks similar to Valorant and may come with the following characters (subject to change):

• Doctor Strange

• Scarlet Witch

• Iron Man

• Luna Snow

• Punisher

• Rocket

• Groot

• Loki

• Spider-Man

• Hulk

• Magik

• Magneto

• Mantis

• Storm

• Peni Parker

• Black Panther

• Star Lord

• Namor

• Thor

The Streamr also disclosed two modes — Escort and King of the Hill — and two maps. One of the maps that is called Odin’s Vault, and the other is based on a real city. The website further claims that “environmental destruction is a big part of the game.”

As for a release date, Marvel Rivals is reportedly in pre-alpha, with a release expected sometime in 2025.

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