Marvel Rivals Closed Beta: Countdown and what to expect

Marvel Rivals Closed Beta is right around the corner, and keeping track of its release is essential if you want to be first in line to queue up a game. The Closed Beta program for Marvel Rivals will allow players to experience two new characters who weren't available during early access, and experiment with newer team-ups and character collaborations in the game.

This article will provide a detailed brief on what to expect with the game's closed beta sequence and also a countdown until its release.

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Marvel Rivals Closed Beta countdown

As per the official blog, Marvel Rivals Closed Beta will go live on July 23, 2024, at 3 pm / 10 pm UTC / 3:30 am IST (next day). The release sequence for the game will be synchronized and players worldwide will have instantaneous access to the game across different platforms. Players will require a closed beta access key to join the program, without which you will be denied access to the game.

Here is a countdown until the Marvel Rivals Closed Beta release:

Those who've already enrolled for the console Closed Beta registration on or before July 16, 2024, will receive a confirmation in their registered emails, granting them access to the game. PC players can either request access from the game's official store page on Steam or earn a free access key by watching their favorite Marvel Rivals streamer on Twitch from July 25 to 28, 2024.

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What can we expect from Marvel Rivals Closed Beta

With the first wave of Marvel Rivals Closed Beta, players will get access to two new characters: Venom and Adam Warlock. Alongside a range of powerful team-ups, and combos to work with, this new duo will bring forth even more action and environmental destruction to the game.

Furthermore, through the entire duration of the Closed Beta for Marvel Rivals, players will get access to unique new Twitch drops, the details of which are yet to be disclosed by developers. Those who seek to compete can also enroll in the War of The Realms tournaments for PC for their preferred region: NA, EU, and Asia. Console players will have a single unified War of The Realms tournament.

Registration for these tournaments is from July 25 to 30, 2024. The first wave of the competitions will run from July 31 to August 4, 2024.

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