Marvel Rivalsis finally set to fully launch, bringing forth a brand-new hero shooter based around the massive Marvel Comics roster. InMarvel Rivals, fan-favorite heroes and villains go against one another in head-to-head 6v6 matches. While the multiplayer title has featured beta periods, the full-fledged launch ofMarvel Rivalsis a long time coming, and it gets to close out the year with a bang.
December is a stacked month for launches. In addition toMarvel Rivals, the release ofPath of Exile 2and the three-day early access period forIndiana Jones and the Great Circlemake December 6 a huge day for gaming. What makesMarvel Rivalsso exciting, though, is its diverse offering of characters. From household names like Black Widow and Captain America to more deep-cut characters like Jeff the Land Shark and Squirrel Girl,Marvel Rivalspromises a fun variety. There are bound to be more additions to the lineup, too, and one iconic Marvel team feels inevitable: The Fantastic Four.
The Fantastic Four Feels Destined For a Place on the Marvel Rivals Roster
Taking Advantage of Marvel’s Anticipated 2025 Release
The Fantastic Four is on the mind of a lot of Marvel fans, as the highly-anticipated adaptation,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis scheduled to release next summer. Until now, film adaptations of The Fantastic Four have failed to garner much critical success, but this bold new take on the group of heroes is promising something potentially unique. With a planned retro-futuristic, 1960s-inspired aesthetic,The Fantastic Four: First Stepshas intrigued many fans. The secrecy surrounding the movie has only made it more interesting, leaving many hoping that an official trailer is on the horizon.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis scheduled for release on May 16, 2025.
For such a high-profile movie, it would only make sense forMarvel Rivalsto take full advantage of such a blockbuster release and add the four-person team to the game’s lineup. Being a live-service game,Marvel Rivalspromises ongoing post-launch content, and the inclusion of “Marvel’s first family” leading up to the July release date feels almost certain.
Power
Mr. Fantastic
Powerful elasticity, allowing him to stretch and shape his body at will.
Invisible Woman
In addition to invisibility, she can manipulate light waves and project force-fields.
Human Torch
He can ignite his body into flames, while also using his energy to enable flight.
The Thing
The Thing boasts superhuman strength and durability.
Each member of The Fantastic Four has a power that could easily be added intotheMarvel Rivalsmeta. There’s no telling which Marvel characters will be added next, and although The Fantastic Four are likely not to arrive soon, the months leading up to July are quite possible. May, or even April at the earliest, could be the perfect time to introduce the iconic foursome to get players pumped for the impending movie release.
Marvel Rivals Could Keep The Fantastic Four’s Momentum Going
The Fantastic Four has been having a bit of a moment in gaming lately. Back in the fall,Chapter 5 Season 4 ofFortnitewas titled Absolute Doom, as it revolved around The Fantastic Four and their nemesis Doctor Doom. Dedicating an entire season ofFortniteto one branch of the Marvel canon is no small feat, andMarvel Rivalsnow has the chance to continue that momentum.
Doctor Doom is a main antagonist inMarvel Rivals.
As of now, developer NetEase Games has yet to confirm any Fantastic Four inclusion, but it would be a huge missed opportunity if the game side-stepped the team. Whilethe wait forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepscontinues, it will be intriguing to see ifMarvel Rivalsjumps at the chance to promote the movie.
Marvel Rivals
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
