Is Marvel Rivals free to play?

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✓ At a glance
  • Marvel Rivals is going to be a free-to-play game once it’s released.
  • We expect that the game will follow the monetization model featuring a store with optional cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

We’ve often had discussions of who would win if we pitted Marvel superheroes in Overwatch-like confrontations. Those theories will soon be able to be put to test, thanks to Marvel Rivals. It is an upcoming team-based hero shooter from NetEase Games and Marvel, with heroes fighting in 6v6 battles and the ability to combine compatible powers into Dynamic Hero Synergy moves. But will you need to fork out cash to play the game? Let’s find out. 

Can you play Marvel Rivals for free?

Marvel Rivals is going to be free to play across several platforms, including PC through Steam and Epic Games, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. However, the game has not been released yet and no official date has been issued at the time of writing of this article. It has gone through closed alpha and has a closed beta test on the horizon. 

With the free-to-play model, we can expect that Marvel Rivals will have a store with microtransactions in place. Since the game has a superhero theme, the setting is prepped to have different skins that reflect costume changes and alternative reimaginings for its heroes. And in tradition with current-day practices, it’s probably going to feature a Battle Pass with a Premium track.

Besides that, we will have to wait and see what other monetization models the game will feature. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that new heroes will end up in the store too, but we can’t say for sure until the game releases. As always, it will be up to you to decide how much you’re willing to spend in a free game.

About the Author

Miljan Truc

Miljan has been into gaming since the days of Sega Mega Drive and Amiga. During his gaming career, he has raided at a high level, coached other players, and written about games since 2016.

Marvel Rivals

  • Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter