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Marvel Rivals Release Date and Time
Released on December 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals was released on December 6, 2024 according to its Gamescom ONL 2024 announcement. It's available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. All heroes will be unlocked and free to play on launch and beyond.
According to Steam, it came out at around 7 p.m. EDT / 4 p.m. PDT.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Dec 5, 7:00 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Dec 5, 4:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Dec 6, 12:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Dec 6, 1:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Dec 6, 11:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Dec 6, 8:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Dec 6, 9:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Dec 6, 8:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Dec 6, 2:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Dec 5, 9:00 p.m. |
Marvel Rivals Tests
Closed Beta Test - July 2024
Marvel Rivals' first closed beta test was held from July 23, 2024, 6 a.m. EDT / 3 a.m. PDT to August 5, 2024, 3 a.m. EDT / 12 a.m. PDT for both consoles and PCs. Players interested in joining have a different set of instructions in order to register. More details can be found by heading over to the game's official website.
Refer to the table below to find out when the test starts in your respective region.
| Region | Closed Beta Start time | Closed Beta End time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Jul 23, 6:00 p.m. | Aug 5, 3:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Jul 23, 3:00 p.m. | Aug 5, 12:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Jul 23, 11:00 p.m. | Aug 5, 8:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Jul 24, 11:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Jul 24, 9:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Jul 24, 6:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 3:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Jul 24, 7:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 4:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Jul 24, 6:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 3:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Jul 24, 12:00 a.m. | Aug 5, 9:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Jul 23, 7:00 p.m. | Aug 5, 4:00 a.m. |
PC Closed Alpha Test - May 2024
Marvel Rivals’ first closed alpha test has concluded! It was active from May 10, 2024 at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT, to May 20 at 11:59 p.m. PDT / May 21 at 2:59 a.m. EDT. Look to the table below to find when the test ends in your respective region!
Players had to sign up and register on their website to try and get a chance to be one of the first few playtesters in the world during its active period.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | May 21, 2:59 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | May 20, 11:59 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | May 21, 7:59 a.m. |
| New Zealand | May 21, 7:59 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | May 21, 5:59 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | May 21, 2:59 p.m. |
| Japan | May 21, 3:59 p.m. |
| Philippines | May 21, 2:59 p.m. |
| South Africa | May 21, 8:59 a.m. |
| Brazil | May 21, 3:59 a.m. |
Is Marvel Rivals on Xbox Game Pass?
While Marvel Rivals will be released for Xbox, it is yet to be determined if Marvel Rivals will have any bonuses with Xbox Game Pass, as it is free to play and does not require a subscription.
Is Marvel Rivals on PS Plus?
While Marvel Rivals will be released for PlayStation, it is yet to be determined if Marvel Rivals will have any bonuses with PS Plus, as it is free to play and does not require a subscription.
Is Marvel Rivals on Nintendo Switch Online?
Marvel Rivals will not be released for the Nintendo Switch. As a result, it will not be available on Nintendo Switch Online.
Release Announcement History
August 21, 2024
The release date for Marvel Rivals was finally announced to be December 6, 2024 for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Furthermore, it was announced that all heroes will be unlocked and free-to-play at launch and throughout the game’s release, meaning microtransactions aren’t needed to purchase other playable heroes.
July 23, 2024
Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Test started on July 23 at 3:00 p.m. PDT and was available until August 5 at 12:00 a.m. PDT for lucky individuals who were chosen. It was confirmed that crossplay was only available for consoles, and that more content will be shared within the coming days.
May 31, 2024
It was announced that Marvel Rivals will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside the PC release.
May 10, 2024
Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Test started on May 10 5:00 p.m. PDT and ran until May 20 11:59 p.m. PDT. 19 different heroes and villains were playable at the time, as well as three different maps for players to enjoy and give feedback for the developers to improve upon.
March 27, 2024
NetEase Games and Marvel Games announce their collaboration on Marvel Rvials as an upcoming team-based 6v6 super hero shooter with unique destructible environments and team-up synergy skills, all supported by a huge roster of popular Marvel heroes and villains.
