Marvel Expands Gaming Universe with New Titles and Variant Covers

Marvel Games is gearing up to release a slew of exciting new titles, further expanding the Marvel gaming universe. This November, fans can look forward to the physical release of the highly anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, featuring seven classic arcade games.

Introducing Marvel Rivals

In December, the free-to-play team-based PvP shooter Marvel Rivals will launch, offering players a chance to choose from over 25 playable heroes and villains. Developed by NetEase Games, the same studio behind Marvel Duel, Marvel Rivals promises an immersive gaming experience.

New Marvel Rivals Variant Covers

To coincide with the game's release, Marvel Comics is launching a new variant cover series featuring six characters from the game. The characters showcased on the covers include:

  • Illyana Rasputin, a.k.a. Magik
  • Eddie Brock Venom
  • Peter Parker, the web-slinging Spider-Man
  • Ororo Munroe, a.k.a. Storm
  • Galacta, the Daughter of Galactus (exclusive to a special promotional image)
  • Jeff the Landshark (playable character)

These variant covers will adorn upcoming issues of:

  • Magik (on sale January 8, 2025)
  • All-New Venom (on sale January 8, 2025)
  • Amazing Spider-Man (on sale January 8, 2025)
  • Storm (on sale January 15, 2025)
  • Fantastic Four (on sale January 22, 2025)

Gameplay and Features

In Marvel Rivals, players can choose from nearly 30 characters, divided into three class types:

  • Duelist
  • Strategist
  • Vanguard

This allows for endless combinations of powers and team-up skills, enabling players to strategize and adapt to the ever-changing battlefields across the Marvel universe.

Key Details

  • Release Date: December 6, 2024
  • Platforms: PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5
  • Subscription: No subscription required, but a constant internet connection is necessary. An Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus membership is not required.

The Story of Marvel Rivals

The game's narrative centers around the Timestream Entanglement, a catastrophic event caused by a clash between Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from the year 2099. This collision has brought together heroes and villains from across the multiverse, forcing them to fight together and against each other in a battle to prevent one of the Dooms from dominating the merged realities.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on Marvel Rivals and the ever-expanding Marvel gaming universe.