Marvel Rivals Season 1 early access: Can you play?

Marvel Rivals Season 1 is on the way and the community is hyped for it. Season 0 Doom's Rise was very successful, attracting millions of players and making the game one of the most talked about topics on social media platforms. As the anticipation for the first official season builds, the community is buzzing with excitement and is eager to try the new content and maps.

Many players noticed popular streamers and content creators showcasing the Season 1 gameplay on live streams. The game loading screen mentions that they are playing an early access version, leaving fans to wonder if they can access Marvel Rivals Season 1 before the expected release date. Unfortunately, no, you cannot play Season 1 in early access.

This article will help you understand who has access to Season 1 before its official release and why.

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Can everyone access Marvel Rivals Season 1 early?

How do you sign up for early access to the next season. byu/A-femboy-called-Red inmarvelrivals

No, all players in the community cannot get early access to the season. Currently, it is limited to select creators, most likely as part of a marketing initiative by NetEase Games to showcase upcoming heroes and features. The general audience will gain access only on the expected date of January 10, 2025, at 4 am Eastern Time. While it seems that many players are interested in the game's early access, this privilege is reserved for promotional purposes.

Those eager to see the new content ahead of release can watch clips from the game's official collaboration (titled Rivals Pro Round) with the following Twitch streamers: xQc, Emiru, AikoBliss, Moxyy, AriaSaki, and WillNeff. These clips will give fans a better idea about the design of the new heroes and maps.

All four heroes from the Fantastic Four will be arriving in the game, however, two of them will be added in the middle of the season. Interestingly, the teaser and leaks suggest that Blade will be added as a hero too. The three new maps arriving at the beginning of the season are Sanctum Sanctorum, Midtown, and Central Park.

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