A closed beta for Marvel Rivals is set to take place soon, giving more players the chance to try and test the game before its full release. This new test will be a bit different than the closed alpha that took place in May.
Now that most of the important details have already been revealed, here is everything you need to know to prepare accordingly.
Marvel Rivals closed beta Start date
The Marvel Rivals closed beta is set to start on Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 pm PT (11:00 pm BST) and remain available for almost two weeks. The test is set to end on Monday, August 5 at midnight (8:00 am BST).
Unlike the first period, the beta will be available on all platforms, meaning both PC and current generation console (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) players will get the chance to participate. The game won't be available on previous generation consoles.
How to access the Marvel Rivals closed beta?
Players will have to follow a few simple steps to be eligible to participate in the closed beta. Here are the steps for each platform:
Consoles
- Complete this form
Thats it. After completing the form, you'll have to wait until you receive an email with instructions on how to access the closed beta.
PC
Starting on July 20, a new "Request access" button will appear on the game's Steam page under a "Join Marvel Rivals Playtest" section. You will only have to click on that button to be eligible and users selected will be received a notification.
Confirmations for access to the beta will begin going out the next day the button goes live, so keep an eye on your Steam account.
Players who reach level six on any platform will receive additional invitations to be able to invite their friends into the test session. You can also get an invitation via Twitch Drops.
Content
The beta will feature all the content that was available in the closed alpha, plus a few other additions announced with the console version trailer.
The hero (or anti-hero) roster will increase with the addition of Venom and Adam Warlock. Each character will also bring a new possibility for team-ups, with Venom able to work with Peter and Peni Parker, and Adam teaming up with other members from the Guardians of the Galaxy.
This is the complete list of heroes that will be available in the beta:
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hela
- Hulk
- Iron Man
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Punisher
- Rocket Raccoon
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Venom
On the other hand, here are all the map variations available in the beta:
Credit: NetEase
- Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path
- Yggsgard: Royal Palace
- Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya
- Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands
Lastly, Convoy, Domination, and Convergence are the only modes coming with this second test period.
Closed beta rewards
The in-game event "Galacta's Quest" will take place during this beta and anyone who completes it will receive the Cyan Clash costume for Venom, which you can see below:
For more general information about the game, you can visit this article as we will gather all the important details there on the road to launch.
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