The first Marvel Rivals trailer has been revealed, giving us a look at the superhero-filled shooter from NetEase Games.
The team-based hero shooter pits two teams of six against one another throughout various iconic and destructible Marvel locales. As several famous heroes and villains, players can use unique abilities and Team-Up skills in different modes to decimate opponents. A closed Alpha test is set to take place in May, which players can now sign up for.
“We are overjoyed to bring Marvel Rivals to players around the world. We have always loved Marvel’s universe and its characters, and we are so excited to develop this game,” said the Marvel Rivals Producer, Stephen Wu. “This is the game we want to make, and we feel very lucky to be the team who made all of this come true.”
You can check out the new Marvel Rivals trailer on YouTube below (watch more trailers):
The game’s roster features the following characters:
- Black Panther
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Storm
- Star-Lord
- The Punisher
What is the story of Marvel Rivals?
“The merciless clash between the tyrannical dictator Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from the year 2099 has forced countless universes to collide in the Timestream Entanglement, creating new worlds and crises still unknown,” reads the synopsis. “Now, Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the multiverse must fight together and against one another as disparate groups seek to defeat both Dooms before one achieves domination of these realities. Familiar faces become newfound foes while former enemies become the greatest of allies in Marvel Rivals!”
