NetEase’s Marvel Rivals, a superhero hero shooter, launches today on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game is expected to go live at different times depending on the region, with launch times set for December 5 in PST (4 PM), CST (6 PM), EST (7 PM), UTC+0 (December 6, 00:00 AM), and UTC+9 (JP/KR) (December 6, 09 AM).
While the release date is widely known as December 6, some regions will get to play on December 5. However, server performance on launch day may be a concern, making it unlikely that players can log in exactly at the listed times.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding servers, Marvel Rivals has generated significant hype due to its impressive visuals and gameplay. The game’s battle passes will not expire, a change that has been welcomed by fans of other games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Marvel’s Avengers.
In contrast to other recent multiplayer launches that have struggled, Marvel Rivals feels almost destined for success. Early players rave about the game’s quality, which could lead to significant damage to Overwatch’s playerbase and possibly even affect other shooters in the genre.
As servers are tested this weekend, it will be essential to assess whether Marvel Rivals’ claims of being an “overwatch-killer” hold true. With many games in this genre failing to meet expectations, a successful launch would be a welcome change for the industry.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/12/05/here-are-the-marvel-rivals-release-times-for-launch-day