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Marvel Rivalsis adding two more playable characters during its ongoing closed beta: the mighty Thunder God Thor and Jeff the Land Shark. NetEase Games is already offering up a packed roster of playable heroes and villains forMarvel Rivals. Before this week’s San Diego Comic-Con 2024 convention, 21 playable characters were confirmed forMarvel Rivals.
As of this writing, a select group of players are diving intoMarvel Rivals’ frantic 6v6 arena shooter gameplay in the ongoing closed beta test, which will run until August 5 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. In just its first day alone,theMarvel Rivalsbetamanaged to have over 50,000 players, which is no small accomplishment when one remembers that participants have to be invited. There is plenty of new content for said participants to enjoy, such as the in-game Galacta’s Quest event and the upcoming “War of the Realms” 6v6 tournament.
A new cinematic trailer forMarvel Rivalswas shown during San Diego Comic-Con 2024, featuring various heroes battling an army of Doctor Doom’s robots in a wrecked city. Included among their ranks is Thor, confirming thatthe legendary God of Thunderwill lend his Mjolnir hammer toMarvel Rivals. A second, more humorous trailer revealed that Jeff the Land Shark would be added to the roster as well, showing the cute, puppy-like shark singing along to theMarvel Rivalstrailer music before spitting out bubbles. Both Thor and Jeff will be made playable in theMarvel Rivalsclosed beta on July 27.
Marvel Rivals Thor and Jeff the Land Shark Release Date
While Thor’s inclusion inMarvel Rivalswas almost a given due to his status as a founding member of the Avengers with alarge list of video game appearancesunder his belt already, Jeff the Land Shark’s appearance might be a shock for gamers. A relative newcomer to the Marvel Universe, Jeff was first introduced in the pages ofWest Coast Avengers Vol. 3 #7in January 2019 as a pet/attack dog for Gwenpool. Before his upcoming role inMarvel Rivals, Jeff was featured as a playable character in mobile games likeMarvel Puzzle QuestandMarvel Snap.
Details about how Thor and Jeff the Land Shark will play are still forthcoming, but both these characters embody thediversity of theMarvel Rivalsroster. In addition to expected household names like Iron Man and Star-Lord,Marvel Rivalsis putting the spotlight on newer characters that haven’t been featured much outside of the printed page. Jeff the Land Shark is certainly such a figure, andMarvel Rivalsplayers will get to take control of this pint-size powerhouse when he and Thor are added to the closed beta on July 27.
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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!
