In an era where AAA games are regularly released for free, the success of Marvel Rivals could hinge on whether the developers make the shooter available for free.
So I tried Marvel Rivals.
The free-to-play shooter market is about as intense and competitive as it gets right now. Mainstream games like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 compete with Call of Duty, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Apex Legends, and then newcomers like The FINALS decide they want to join in. Now Marvel Rivals wants in, and this explosive-looking shooter might just have a shot.
The weight of the Marvel name alone is enough to jump to the front of the queue, but the promise of six-on-six, high-octane Overwatch-style matches? Well, that's enough to make anyone shout "I am Groot." Here's all the information you need about how much Marvel Rivals will cost.
Marvel Rivals will be completely free-to-play, developer NetEase Games has confirmed.