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Marvel Rivals is a fresh spin on the hero shooter genre that pits iconic Marvel heroes and villains against one another in intense, multiplayer rumbles. Destructive battlegrounds, snappy action, and a 33-character roster await Marvel enthusiasts when the game launches on Dec. 6. But is your PC gaming rig capable of running this team-based showdown? Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements to determine if it’s up for the task.
What Is Marvel Rivals’ Story?
The upcoming game is a new entry in the highly competitive hero shooter genre. The titles pit squads of powerful and highly specialized heroes against one another in large-scale, urban scraps as they vie for points and territorial control. Considering the rich and encyclopedic breadth of Marvel’s comic book catalog, the property perfectly fits the genre.
Why is everyone fighting? Dr. Doom wages war against his 2099 future counterpart, creating a cataclysmic merger of Marvel universes. Heroes and villains from across the various realities duke it out as they attempt to reach and defeat both Dooms before either one dominates the multiverse.
Developer NetEase Games injects many creative wrinkles to make the gameplay stand out from, say, Overwatch. Environments are littered with destructible features, so you can ambush opponents taking cover by demolishing the shelter around them. Synergy perks are another unique twist. Certain characters synergize when placed on the same team, giving them access to powerful special abilities they wouldn’t otherwise have. For example, Rocket Raccoon hops on Groot’s shoulders, giving him a better vantage point for shooting (while giving Groot a defensive buff). It’s something straight out of the MCU.
(Credit: NetEase Games)
Marvel Rivals: Price and Release Date
Marvel Rivals launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on Dec. 6. On PC, Marvel Rivals will be available on the Epic Game Store and Steam. The game is free to play, with a battle pass and optional premium cosmetics. NetEase Games hasn’t revealed the pricing for those items.
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Marvel Rivals: Minimum System Requirements
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OS: Windows 10
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CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i5-6600K
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Memory: 16GB RAM
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GPU: AMD RX 580, Intel Arc A380, or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Available Storage: 70GB
Marvel Rivals: Recommended System Requirements
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OS: Windows 10
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-10400
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Memory: 16 GB RAM
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Graphics: AMD RX 5700-XT, Intel Arc A750, or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (Super)
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Available Storage: 70GB
How Do You Play Marvel Rivals?
On PC, Marvel Rivals features full controller support and keyboard/mouse controls. Marvel Rivals is a multiplayer-focused game, so an internet connection is required. Steam Deck compatibility is still up in the air.
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