When does Marvel Rivals release? Launch date confirmed

Everyone can’t stop talking about Marvel Rivals! This “Overwatch-style” game is shaking up the genre with its innovative approach, earning acclaim during its alpha and beta phases. Excitingly, the characters of Marvel Rivals now have an official launch date, set for release in December.

Let’s go over all of the details and how the launch date was revealed.

Marvel Rivals release date leaked by Epic Games Store

It was widely anticipated that the highly-anticipated Marvel Rivals announcement at gamescom 2024 might unveil its release date. The buzz was that it would bring forth fresh heroes and a wealth of intriguing details to look forward to. However, surprisingly, we didn’t need to wait for the event itself as the news about new heroes and other information leaked earlier than expected.

Initially, it appeared that the release date for an upcoming title had been inadvertently disclosed via a since-deleted post on X. The post indicated that the game was scheduled to debut on December 6, 2024. Remarkably, among other details, it also featured a sneak peek of what was then an unannounced Captain America character.

Marvel Rivals confirms its launch date at gamescom

The anticipation was still there, despite the leak. Marvel Rivals took to the stage during gamescom Opening Night Live, and held its own showcase shortly after.

It’s been made clear by them that the information from the Epic Games Store leak is entirely accurate. Starting this coming Friday, December 6, everyone has the opportunity to dive into Marvel Rivals upon its release.

As we get closer to the release date, you can anticipate an influx of updates. This includes announcing our voice actors, introducing new characters to join the team, unveiling game modes and levels, and discussing potential esports involvement in Marvel Rivals.

Take a peek at Reddit or X; you’ll find plenty of people buzzing with excitement about this game. What’s more, its free-to-play nature and availability on both consoles and PC (via different platforms) means that everyone has the chance to give it a go.