Marvel Rivals will finally launch in just a few weeks, and developer NetEase Games continues to share new details as we get closer to the release of its Overwatch-inspired 6v6 team-based superhero shooter. NetEase has announced new information about Marvel Rivals, including a new skin for the Punisher. The brand new skin will give Frank Castle a futuristic look inspired by Jake Gallows, the Punisher of 2099. This look is inspired by the cyborg redesign that was featured in Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis, and not based on the Punisher's appearance from the 1993 comic series.
Here's a preview of the new Punisher skin for Marvel Rivals:
The developer also confirmed that all the characters in the game's staring roster will be playable when Marvel Rivals launches on December 6. The entire roster consist of 33 playable characters, and at the time of this writing, 27 of them have been officially revealed, so we can expect six more Marvel characters to be officially revealed in the next few weeks. Some of the characters revealed are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Groot, Mantis, Magik, Peni Parker, Hela, Namor, Rocket Raccoon, Magneto, Loki, Venom, Doctor Strange, Luna Snow, Star-Lord, Storm, Black Panther, Punisher, Scarlet Witch, and Adam Warlock.
The final part of NetEase's most recent announcement is the new map that will be playable at launch. The new map is called The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, and it will let players explore the source of the galaxy’s Vibranium. Based on the Black Panther comics run by author Ta-Nehisi Coates, this Wakanda map features stunning environments with cosmic aesthetics, with several points of interest inspired by Black Panther.
You can watch the showcase video of The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda below:
Other maps that are confirmed to be available at launch are Yggsgard: Royal Palace, Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path, Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands, and Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya. There will also be three modes available: Convoy, Domination, and Convergence. So far, NetEase's announcements about Marvel Rivals have been mostly positive, with many fans expressing their excitement to explore this new map.
You can watch the cinematic trailer for Marvel Rivals below:
Marvel Rivals is scheduled to launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on December 6, 2024.
