Marvel Rivals Goes Gold Ahead of Launch, Set to Challenge Overwatch 2

Creating a game based on a massively successful franchise doesn’t always mean hitting the jackpot, as we’ve seen with titles like Marvel’s Avengers and Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League. However, starting with such a beloved intellectual property certainly gives a project a robust advantage. The sheer concept of Marvel Rivals was enough to stir a wave of anticipation, and its beta phases have proven that it excels in terms of gameplay. Now, with just days remaining until its official release, it has checked off a crucial milestone—it has gone gold.

Marvel Rivals is gearing up to challenge the likes of Deadlock and Overwatch 2, positioning itself as a late contender for one of the top multiplayer games of 2024. During its summer beta, the game reached a peak of over 50,000 players on Steam alone, and there’s every indication that its launch could surpass that impressive figure.

This free-to-play hero shooter is currently holding the sixth spot on Steam’s most wishlisted games list, trailing only behind giants like Path of Exile 2, Delta Force, Deadlock, Hollow Knight Silksong, and Monster Hunter Wilds. This points to the potential for a massive influx of players once Marvel Rivals is released next week. With today’s confirmation that the game has gone gold and recent revelations of new content and gameplay enhancements, it seems poised to make the most of this anticipated surge.

While the term “going gold” might not carry the same weight it once did in the gaming industry, it nevertheless provides a welcome assurance from publishers or developers that no unexpected delays will be cropping up and that everything is proceeding smoothly and on schedule.

Even after the excitement of the beta, Marvel Rivals hasn’t been idle. It has announced that Moon Knight and Hawkeye will be joining the roster of free-to-unlock heroes, bringing the total to 28 characters available at launch—quite impressive for a new hero shooter. The developers are also committing to full gameplay transparency, with promises to reveal all hero stats and eventually, pick and win rates as well. Recently, they’ve unveiled three fresh maps to explore: one set on the symbiote world of Klyntar, another in Intergalactic Wakanda, and a third in a Hydra base.

With all these elements combined and the fact that Marvel Rivals is free-to-play, it’s poised to attract a significant number of players. The game launches on Friday, December 6 on Steam and consoles.

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