Marvel's Overwatch rival is coming to consoles, adding Venom and Adam Warlock, and getting a PS5-exclusive Spider-Man skin
May. 30, 2024A closed beta is coming to PS5 in July
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Marvel’s very own Overwatch rival, aptly named Marvel Rivals, is officially on its way to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although it’s offering an exclusive Spider-Man skin to tempt prospective players over toSony’s current-gen console.
While a full release date for the PvP third-person shooter still hasn’t been confirmed, it was announced that a closed beta is coming to PS5 in July, giving fans on consoles a chance to dive in.
We also get a look at some Team-Up Abilities – which game producer Stephen Wudescribes in a PlayStation Blog postas a way to bring “the bonds and friendships that once lived only in the lore” to life. By the sounds of it, there’ll be plenty of fun references to spot in these, as well as generally neat interactions.
“Of course, the classic scene where Rocket Raccoon rides on Groot’s shoulders and fires wildly at the enemy can also be recreated in the game,” Wu writes. “When up against overwhelming enemies, even Venom and the Spider-Totems can set aside their differences to morph into a united Venomized force, piercing through the battlefield with dark, lethal spikes!
As for that exclusive skin, will it be enough to make potential players choose PS5 as their go-to platform? Well, that’s up for debate, but it does look pretty cool – it’s a Scarlet Spider outfit. “Fingers crossed Kaine Parker won’t mind us giving his threads a fresh spin,” Wu adds.
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