Marvel Rivals’ closed beta test is already drawing in huge player numbers, with over 50,000 logging on in just the first day. Earlier this year, NetEase Games announced that it was working with Marvel to develop a 6v6 superhero shooter title that would combine the frantic match-ups of Overwatch with the heroes and villains of the popular comic and movie juggernaut. As of this writing, Marvel Rivals has 21 confirmed playable characters, each with their own special attacks and abilities pulled from the printed page and silver screen.
There is currently no official full launch date for Marvel Rivals, but curious gamers have gotten two chances to try it out for themselves so far. The first was a closed alpha test in May, which allowed participants to unlock permanent rewards like an alternate Scarlet Witch character skin. Next came the Marvel Rivals closed beta test, which started on July 23 and will run until August 5. While the previous alpha test was exclusive to PC, the beta is available to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Easter eggs are being found in some of the Marvel Rivals maps to possibly tease the arrival of two...