Summary
- Players want more villains in Marvel Rivals to balance the hero-heavy roster.
- Fans suggest iconic characters like Green Goblin and Carnage be added.
- Developers have teased Ultron as a potential upcoming villain.
Marvel Rivals players have pointed out that the game could use more playable villains. Marvel Rivals has 38 playable characters divided into Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists. These well-known names from the comics face off in 5v5 matches, making the roster one of the game's highlights.
For those who like good guys, NetEase's shooter has names such as Captain America, known for his extremely noble personality. Black Panther, the formidable leader of the nation of Wakanda, is remembered for his strong sense of duty to his people. Those who prefer characters more in the gray area can play Marvel Rivals as Venom, the famous symbiote who, although he has antagonized Spider-Man countless times, has become one of the anti-heroes most loved by Marvel fans. But despite being a highlight, players have pointed out a problem with the roster.
Marvel Rivals Fan Creates Mysterio Strategist Concept
An inventive Marvel Rivals fan imagines Mysterio as a playable Strategist, and players are excited by the ideas they've come up with.
Marvel Rivals players would like the game to add more playable villains. According to Redditor Murky_Blueberry2617, there is currently only one villain in Marvel Rivals and that is Hela, the goddess of death in Norse mythology. Meanwhile, they note that most of the characters in Marvel Rivals are heroes, including fan favorites like The Thing, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. On the other hand, Punisher, Wolverine, and Namor appear as anti-heroes, and another six names are listed as villains who became heroes or anti-heroes at some point. One of them is Emma Frost, the newest addition to Marvel Rivals' cast.
Marvel Rivals Players Want More Villains Added to the Game
Although players debated the accuracy of their definitions when placing certain characters as heroes, the majority showed agreement with the OP's argument, pushing the post to reach over 7,000 upvotes. Among the more than 1,000 comments, several pointed out villains they would like to see added to the game, such as Green Goblin, Carnage, Sandman, Dormammu, and Apocalypse. Another Redditor said that Juggernaut could be added to Marvel Rivals, increasing the presence of villains. In response, players loved the idea, especially with the destruction of environments.
There are no clear indications that the developers plan to increase the number of villains available in the game. However, Marvel Comics has many iconic antagonists, keeping players positive that more of these names will join the game soon. One of them, in fact, shouldn't be long in coming: previous claims have teased that Ultron will be a Strategist, with a relatively recent Marvel Rivals leak claiming that the character will be released in late May.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
