When is the Marvel Rivals beta? It’s an odd time for anything with superheroes. For the first time in nearly 16 years, the world seems to be suffering from superhero fatigue. After tons of Marvel films of – to be generous – varying levels of quality, people seem to no longer have the same excitement for capes and super shenanigans. The upcoming closed beta for Marvel Rivals is therefore coming at a potentially inauspicious time, though let’s hope that there’s still life in the old superdog yet.

If you’re yet to encounter Marvel Rivals, here’s what you need to know. It’s a 6v6 hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch 2, with a few key differences. The big thing that sets this multiplayer game apart is the Marvel universe itself – other games have to introduce you to their characters, here we have characters that people know and love at their fingertips immediately. Marvel Rivals is conducting a closed beta test, and here’s how you can get involved.

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