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Marvel's Overwatch-style hero shooter has players scrambling to log in and push a payload as their favorite superheroes




Marvel Rivals, the new Overwatch-style third-person hero shooter, has a killer theme song that I heard several times while waiting to log in as its closed beta was hammered by legions of other players trying to do the same. After about an hour, however, the servers seem to have stabilized and I managed to get in and play a match...
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Closed Beta Test Date Announcement & Console Sign-up Is Starting


Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test on PC & Consoles Dates Confirmed!
Unleash your powers in a cross-play extravaganza on July 23rd (UTC).

1. Test Period: 7/23 – 8/5
The Closed Beta Test kicks off July 23rd at 22:00 UTC (3:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM EDT, July 24th at 7:00 UTC+9) and continues until August 5th at 7:00 UTC (12:00 AM PDT, 3:00 AM EDT, 16:00 UTC+9).

2. How to Join On Console
Complete the questionnaire at:
https://research.easebar.com/htmls/dwhgcy/paper.html

Keep an eye on your email to see if you get selected and stay tuned to our socials and Discord for updates.

On Steam
Visit the Marvel Rivals Steam store page starting at 22:00 UTC on July 20th, and click "Request Access" under "Join Marvel Rivals Playtest," to sign up.
As a token of appreciation for our dedicated players, we will start confirming access daily after the sign-ups go live. Those selected will be promptly notified.

3. Regions & Languages
-Regions: North America, Europe, and Asia
-Supported Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese

4. Test Content
-Available Characters: Adam Warlock, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Groot, Hela, Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, Luna Snow, Magik, Magneto, Mantis, Namor, Peni Parker, Punisher, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Storm, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Venom.
-Available Maps: Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path, Yggsgard: Royal Palace, Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya, and Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands.
-Game Modes: Convoy, Domination, and Convergence.

5. Other
Additional content, including events, tournaments, and live streams, will be unveiled in July. Following the positive response to our Extra Invite Codes event during the Alpha test, we have similar plans for this CBT, expanding access to Marvel Rivals to more players. Stay tuned for updates.
Ignite the Battle!

The season of game company gaffes continues with NetEase apologizing for a Marvel Rivals preview contract that asked streamers not to make 'subjective negative reviews of the game'




Publisher NetEase has walked back a controversial "non-disparagement" requirement for streamers and video makers previewing its upcoming hero shooter Marvel Rivals. Just one day after prominent streamer Brandon "Seagull" Larned criticized the contract on Twitter, NetEase made a statement on the game's Discord and to PCGamesN that it would be amending the contract...
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Closed Alpha Test Announcement

We're excited to share that the Closed Alpha Test for Marvel Rivals kicks off on May 10th at 5:00 PM PDT until May 20th at 11:59 PM PDT. Our team is in overdrive to deliver an epic gaming experience during this upcoming test.

Get set to battle with 19 of your favorite Super Heroes and Villains: Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Groot, Hela, Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, Luna Snow, Magik, Magneto, Mantis, Namor, Peni Parker, Punisher, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Storm, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Man! Unleash unique earth-shattering hero Team-Ups in three distinct game modes (Convoy, Domination, Convergence) and dive into three maps (YGGSGARD: YGGDRASILL PATH, YGGSGARD: ROYAL PALACE, TOKYO 2099: SHIN-SHIBUYA) featuring some seriously jaw-dropping destructible environments. New heroes, fresh gameplay, and exciting maps are all in the pipeline and we hope to include them in future tests. Stay tuned for an ever-expanding Marvel universe to explore!

During this test, we're aiming to sharpen the game modes, enhance gameplay, and validate all the technical nitty-gritty. Your feedback is what fuels our game's evolution, so we can't wait to hear your thoughts.

We've been blown away by the overwhelming support and interest from Marvel fans worldwide. While we'd love to have everyone on board, we're kicking things off with around 30,000 lucky players who signed up for the test.

As a matchmaking-based multiplayer game, where duration, server physical distance, and time zones shape the battlefield, a test boasting 30,000 contenders finds its true home in a single region. As such, for this round, we're focusing on the United States and Canada, where most sign-ups have poured in. Based on the current game optimization, we'll be randomly selecting players who meet the recommended system specs (see below) to join the test.

Thanks to everyone who signed up and showed love for Marvel Rivals! We're committed to making this game the best it can be and are excited to see you in future tests.

Oh, and for all you controller lovers out there, this test will support your gear, so give it a try and share your experiences with us.

A quick reminder: Marvel Rivals is PC only for the Closed Alpha Test and it's definitely not pay-to-win. We're all about delivering an awesome experience for everyone!

Stay tuned for updates and make sure your rig is ready to roll with our recommended system requirements. Get hyped because it's going to be totally cosmic!

For more information about Marvel Rivals and to sign up for upcoming beta tests, please visit https://www.marvelrivals.com/. Follow Marvel Rivals on Discord | X | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

*Recommended System Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 16 GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) or AMD RX 5700-XT
DirectX Version: 12
Storage Space: 70 GB SSD