Marvel Rivals was initially announced for PC and there was a test to give fans a taste of this Marvel-based hero shooter. But what about consoles? If you’re wondering if Marvel Rivals is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, here’s what you need to know.
Is Marvel Rivals Coming to Console?
Yes, Marvel Rivals is getting a console release for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. While it was initially only announced for PC, developer NetEase heavily hinted that a console version could be happening, and, a little later, they confirmed it is indeed coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
If you’re still on a last-gen console, you’ll be disappointed to hear that Marvel Rivals won’t be coming to Xbox One or PlayStation 4, so you’ll be missing out on all this PvP Marvel hero action. Though that may not be all that shocking, as many games these days are only released on current-gen platforms.
NetEase also hasn’t announced a Nintendo Switch release. While the Switch has had some biggies like Fortnite and Overwatch 2, it doesn’t tend to get as many multiplayer FPS games as Sony and Microsoft’s platforms.
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That’s not to say Marvel Rivals won’t get a last-gen or Switch release at some point. Since this is a free-to-play game, you can expect the final game to be loaded with microtransactions, and while not everyone will pay real money for skins and so forth, NetEase will want to maximize their profits. They may decide that the cost of porting the game is worth it for the money they stand to make. Or, alternatively, maybe the final game will be such a bomb that it’ll be shuttered after six months.
Marvel Rivals is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime soon.
The above article was updated on 8/11/24 by Chris McMullen to confirm that Marvel Rivals will be released on consoles.
Published: Aug 11, 2024 07:18 pm