Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Date And How To Apply

If you’re yet to encounter Marvel Rivals, here’s what you need to know. It’s a 6v6 hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch 2, with a few key differences. The big thing that sets this multiplayer game apart is the Marvel universe itself – other games have to introduce you to their characters, here we have characters that people know and love at their fingertips immediately. Marvel Rivals is conducting a closed beta test, and here’s how you can get involved.

When is the Marvel Rivals closed beta?

The Marvel Rivals closed beta test will run from Tuesday July 23 to Monday August 5. If you’d like to take part, head over to the official site to learn more.

Marvel Rivals closed beta characters

You’ll have the chance to test out a huge pool of characters should you gain access to the Marvel Rivals closed beta test. There are:

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

There will also be several maps on show during the closed beta:

Yggsgard: Yggdrasil Path Yggsgard: Royal Palace Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya Tokyo 2099: Spider-Islands

If playing on PC, you can check out the Marvel Rivals system requirements, likewise, if you want to try and play this hero shooter on the go, we have a Marvel Rivals Steam Deck compatibility guide, too.
You can also keep an eye on when you can play the full game with our guide to what we know about the Marvel Rivals release date, as well as our list of all currently known Marvel Rivals characters. If you don’t manage to get into the beta, but still want some hero shooter goodness, check out our Overwatch 2 tier list – jump into the free PC game with the strongest possible champions.