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Hawkeye has been officially added to theMarvel Rivalsroster, with a new trailer showing off the bow-wielding Avenger’s design and gameplay. Considerable buzz has been building forMarvel Rivalsever since its original announcement earlier this year, with subsequent alpha and beta tests being met with warm reviews. In the spirit of hero shooters likeOverwatchandApex Legends,Marvel Rivalsoffers a diverse roster of playable characters pulled from the comics and films, each with their own unique playstyles and special abilities.
From what has been revealed so far, theMarvel Rivalsroster runs the gamut of popular heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man to more obscure characters like Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark. There are currently 28confirmed playable characters inMarvel Rivals, with Creative Director Guangguang recently revealing that there will be 33 during its launch window. More are expected to follow as part of NetEase Games’s long-term plans forMarvel Rivals.
The latest superhero reporting for duty inMarvel Rivalsis none other than Hawkeye, as confirmed in a new trailer released earlier this week. Thislatest video game incarnation of Clint Bartonsports a ninja-like design and naturally attacks by firing a variety of special arrows that can trap enemies in a vortex or take out multiple targets with an explosion. Hawkeye also wields a sword for melee attacks and deflecting enemies, and his special move seems to distract his opponents with holograms so that he or one of hisMarvel Rivalsteammates can line up a finishing blow.
Marvel Rivals Confirms Playable Hawkeye
Hawkeye is just the latest in a series of newMarvel Rivalscontent confirmed ahead of the game’s full launch on December 6. Earlier this week,an alternate Captain America skinbased on his gladiator gear from the 2015Planet Hulkmini-series was announced, as was a new map set in the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda.Marvel RivalsSeason 0 will be the game’s first story campaign, centered around Doctor Doom’s efforts to control the multiverse through his “Time Experiments.”
One of the heroes standing in his way is Hawkeye,whose presence inMarvel Rivalswas leakedahead of his official announcement this week. Clint Barton has only grown more popular in recent years thanks to Jeremy Reiner’s performance in the MCU and the character’s appearances in games likeMarvel’s Avengers, so it should come as little surprise that the wise-cracking archer is drawing back his bow inMarvel Rivalswhen it finally launches in full in December 2024.
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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!
