Marvel Rivals Wiki
Guides, hero features, ranked strategies & updates for the PVP shooter. Discover hero tier lists, ranked strategies, gameplay tutorials, and the latest Season 8 updates. Your ultimate Marvel Rivals resource.
Marvel Rivals Universe
Marvel Rivals is a 6v6 Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter from NetEase Games. Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, combine powers through Team-Up skills, and fight across destructible battlefields in the continually evolving Marvel universe. Crossplay, Free to Play. Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, combine powers through Team-Up skills, and fight across destructible battlefields. Free to Play on PC, PS5, and Xbox with full crossplay support.
Platform
PC, PS5, Xbox
Full Crossplay
Price
Free to Play
No Purchase Required
Heroes
35+ Characters
Avengers, X-Men & More
Current Season
Season 8 Live
New Heroes & Map
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Featured Combat Guides
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Features & Systems
Explore hero roles, team compositions, maps, and key gameplay systems in Marvel Rivals.
Latest Patch Notes
Monitor weapon balance, ranking changes, and client optimization fixes.
2026-06-02 · Dispatch
Season 8 Launch — New Heroes, Map, and Battle Pass
Marvel Rivals Season 8 is now live, introducing Professor X as a new Strategist hero, the Xavier's School map, a 100-tier Battle Pass with mutant-themed cosmetics, and significant balance changes across the roster.
- ▪New Strategist hero: Professor X — telepathic mind control and area healing abilities
- ▪New map: Xavier's School — destructible indoor-outdoor combat arena with classroom environments
- ▪Season 8 Battle Pass: 100 tiers featuring classic comic-inspired skins for X-Men characters
- ▪Ranked soft reset: placement matches required for all players
- ▪Balance changes: Iron Man damage reduced 8%, Hulk rage generation improved, Doctor Strange healing increased 12%
General Wiki FAQ
Quick factual answers compiled by top community players.
Is Marvel Rivals free to play?
Yes, Marvel Rivals is completely free to play on all platforms. There are optional cosmetic purchases and a Battle Pass system, but no pay-to-win elements. All heroes are free to unlock through gameplay.
Does Marvel Rivals support crossplay?
Yes, Marvel Rivals features full crossplay between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. You can form parties and queue for matches with friends on any platform. Cross-progression is also supported through your account.
When was Marvel Rivals released?
Marvel Rivals was officially released on December 5, 2024, on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game launched with over 30 characters and multiple game modes.
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