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Key Takeaways
- Marvel Rivals reveals a new map set in a secret Hydra facility.
- The game’s full launch on December 6 will include new heroes and maps.
Marvel Rivals has released a new trailer showcasing its new map set in a secret Hydra facility named Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven. Having hosted a very popular closed beta over the summer, Marvel Rivals, the 6v6 Overwatch-like free-to-play hero shooter, has become one of the most hotly anticipated new multiplayer games this year.
Since the beta, Marvel fans and multiplayer gaming fans alike have been eager for the game’s full release on December 6. The beta already included a number of high-profile heroes, from Iron Man to Doctor Strange, to even Spider-Man. Several iconic Marvel villains have made the roster as well, like Magneto, Venom, Loki, and others. Judging by the beta, Marvel Rivals is shaping up to become the quintessential Marvel multiplayer experience, though only two maps were in play for the test run: Tokyo 2099 and Yggsgard.
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With the game’s full launch fast approaching, Marvel Rivals has been revealing a lot of new maps and heroes that will be part of the 1.0 release next month. The latest update is the reveal of a new map named Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven, which takes place in an Antarctic Hydra facility. The roughly minute-long trailer gives fans a glimpse at the base’s many different rooms, several of which feature large stone statues and big openings showing off the base’s snowy exterior. The description of the video on YouTube divulges some of the map’s lore, which includes some sort of dangerous and mysterious deity.
New Marvel Rivals Map Reveal Brings Hydra To The Game
Marvel Rivals‘ inclusion of a Hydra map makes a lot of sense considering Captain America and the Winter Soldier, two heroes who were left out of the summer beta, have been confirmed to be part of the game’s hero roster at launch. Both Marvel heroes have deep ties to the evil organization that is Hydra, and it seems the Charteris Base: Hell’s Heaven map will be the one they’ll be connected to the most in terms of Marvel Rivals‘ lore. Since several high-profile Marvel villains have already been confirmed for the Marvel Rivals roster, it will be interesting to see whether the freshly revealed Hydra map points toward a Red Skull addition at some point down the road.
Marvel Rivals is due for a December 6 free-to-play launch, and will be made available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. There will undoubtedly be even more info dropped by Marvel Rivals in the coming days in the lead-up to launch, which may pertain to more heroes and maps. Perhaps details of the game’s first season could even be revealed as well, though those are more likely to come in the weeks following launch.
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!
Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer , Online Co-Op
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Cross Save
- No
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited – console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
