Crafting a game based on a well-loved franchise can sometimes feel like a free pass to success, but as we’ve seen with titles like Marvel’s Avengers and Suicide Squad, it isn’t always that simple. However, when Marvel Rivals was announced, its mere concept sent waves of excitement through the gaming community, and early looks during its beta stages have shown promising gameplay. Now, just days before its official release, the game has achieved a significant milestone: it has gone gold.
Marvel Rivals is stepping into a competitive arena, aiming to challenge games like Deadlock and Overwatch 2 as a top multiplayer contender for 2024. During its summer beta, the game hit its stride with over 50,000 concurrent players on Steam, and its upcoming launch could see those numbers soar even higher.
Currently, Marvel Rivals ranks sixth on Steam’s most anticipated games list, lagging only behind heavyweights like Path of Exile 2, Delta Force, Deadlock, Hollow Knight Silksong, and Monster Hunter Wilds. This indicates a massive influx of players might swarm the game once it drops next week. With today’s announcement that it’s gone gold, alongside recent updates unveiling new content and gameplay enhancements, the game is poised to make a formidable entrance.
While the term ‘going gold’ might not carry the same weight as it did in the past, it still offers a crucial assurance: the game is on track without any unforeseen delays. For Marvel Rivals, this is particularly reassuring.
Not one to rest on early success, Marvel Rivals has been busy expanding its offerings between the beta and now. They’ve confirmed Moon Knight and Hawkeye will join the cast, boosting the roster to an impressive 28 characters available at launch. The developers have also committed to transparency with hero stats and future updates will include data like pick and win rates. New map additions include intriguing locales like the symbiote world of Klyntar, Intergalactic Wakanda, and a base controlled by Hydra.
Given that the game is free-to-play, Marvel Rivals is expected to attract significant attention and player engagement. Look out for its release on Friday, December 6, across Steam and console platforms.
In the meantime, check out our curated list of awesome free-to-play PC games to keep you entertained. For superhero game enthusiasts, we’ve rounded up some outstanding titles to ready you for Marvel Rivals.
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