Marvel Rivals’ ambition is matched by its star-studded roster, list of iconic maps, and excitable community eager to play. However, one big question circling Marvel Rivals is if the shooter is free to play, or if you need to pay a fixed price to get your heroic groove on.
Fans of the MCU—and Marvel in general—can rest easy as the Marvel Rivals release date is nearly upon us. An ensemble shooter with a list of playable characters so almighty it’s enough to make your eyes water—I’m not crying, you are. Marvel Rivals takes the hero shooter literally by supplying a roster chock-full of some of the most notable superheroes and villains in media.
Several successful alpha and beta tests have set the scene, the roadmap ahead is promising, and it’s nearly time to say “Action!” and let the chaos unfold. No doubt you want to play Marvel Rivals, so let’s see if greatness requires a gratuity.
How Much is Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play, third-person shooter, meaning, you don’t have to pay a penny to play NetEase Games’ shooter—a free download and a stable internet connection are the only requirements.
The live-service model continues to be a trendsetter for many shooters and fellow online multiplayer platforms. It’s no surprise to see Marvel Rivals adopt the F2P formula with contemporaries such as Concord and Suicide Squad showing how a paid, live-service title can fail.
So, if you want to enjoy all Marvel Rivals has to offer without spending a single penny, you go right ahead. Of course, Rivals has an abundance of microtransactions and Season Passes filled with content for players who want to more out of the shooter, but it’s entirely optional.
Thankfully, every current character is available at launch, and according to the official site, “All heroes will be unlocked and free-to-play at launch and beyond, ensuring every player can fully immerse themselves in the experience of becoming their favorite Super Hero without any barriers!”
How to Play Marvel Rivals for Free
Once Marvel Rivals releases, it’s likely all you have to do is go to your platform’s storefront, search for the game, and press to download it.
It’s sure to be as simple as this. Like Fortnite, Warzone, Overwatch 2, or any other free-to-play title, Marvel Rivals is a quick and easy download. Here are the steps you probably need to follow to download the Marvel shooter:
- Load up your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC.
- Go to the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam.
- Search for Marvel Rivals.
- Once it’s live, press the download option.
- Make sure you have room for the file size.
- When it’s installed, press on Marvel Rivals to play for free!
Are you excited about Marvel Rivals? Will you buy cosmetics for your favorite characters? Get involved and let us know. Also, if you didn’t already know, find out the shooter’s status on Xbox and PlayStation.
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