Creating a game based on a hugely popular intellectual property is always a promising start, but it’s not a fail-safe recipe for success, as seen with titles like Marvel’s Avengers and Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League. However, the buzz surrounding Marvel Rivals was intense from the get-go, and its beta tests highlighted that the game is delivering in terms of gameplay. Now, just a little over a week away from its official release, the game has achieved a major milestone—it’s gone gold.
Set to take on heavyweights like Deadlock and Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivals is emerging as a strong contender for the title of the best multiplayer game of 2024. Its summer beta drew over 50,000 players on Steam alone, but the full launch could easily break that record.
This free-to-play hero shooter currently ranks sixth on Steam’s list of most wishlisted games, following titles like Path of Exile 2 and Delta Force. This suggests an enormous wave of interest that could translate into massive player engagement once Marvel Rivals officially launches next week. Coupled with the recent announcement that the game is gold and the unveiling of new content and gameplay enhancements, it stands in prime position to capture a huge player base.
The term ‘going gold’ may have lost some of its original impact in today’s gaming world, but when a developer announces it, fans gain reassurance that no last-minute setbacks will push the release date further and that the project hasn’t been rushed to completion.
Since the end of its beta phase, Marvel Rivals hasn’t just sat back and enjoyed the hype. It’s been hard at work expanding its appeal. Moon Knight and Hawkeye are now set to join its roster of free-to-unlock heroes, bringing the total number to an impressive 28 characters at launch. The game has pledged full transparency by showcasing all hero stats—and later on, pick and win rates as well. Additionally, they’ve introduced three exhilarating new maps, taking players to places like the symbiote world of Klyntar, Intergalactic Wakanda, and a sinister Hydra base.
With all these exciting elements combined and the fact that Marvel Rivals is free, it seems poised to draw in a massive audience. Mark your calendars; Marvel Rivals is launching on Friday, December 6, available on Steam and consoles.
In the meantime, there are plenty of amazing free PC games to explore to keep you occupied. Our curated list of the best superhero games is also at your disposal to help get you in the gaming spirit.
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