Marvel Rivals is a game that did not take much for me to be interested in. Mixing the Marvel Universe with an Overwatch-like game is a perfect formula. NetEase made an announcement that makes me anxious to get my hands on it sooner! NetEase Games and Marvel Games announced that fan favorite Psylocke has joined the roster for Marvel Rivals, the new Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Psylocke utilizes many psionic abilities to outsmart and outflank her enemies. Her agile speed and quick motions allow Psylocke to dash across short distances while also being able to cloak herself and appear invisible before attacking. Her ultimate ability brings all these elements together, as Psylocke rushes across the battlefield with her wings on full display, cutting down all enemies in her path.
The version of Psylocke is inspired by the character design of award-winning comic book artist Peach Momoko, who received both the Eisner Award and Ringo Award in 2021, and is based on her best-selling comic X-Men: Demon Days. The Psylocke character design was co-created by Marvel Rivals artists and Momoko. Psylocke will also be voiced by Japanese voice actress Alpha Takahashi, who has voiced in other famous franchises such as Cyberpunk 2077.
A wandering warrior in feudal Japan, the telepathic ninja known as Sai has devoted herself to striking down ancient demons and monsters. With her wolf Logan by her side, Psylocke won’t rest until all Yokai have fallen by her psychic blade. Sai was ripped from her reality by the Timestream Entanglement and put on display by the Collector. She escaped her cage alongside newfound allies and learned that other familiar warriors might still be out there. Her new quest is to gather those heroes, end this conflict, and return home.
In Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They’ll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. But that’s not all, as they’ll be able to reach a whole new level of team play collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights! Marvel Rivals is developed by a NetEase team of global talent who share a profound love for the Marvel universe and characters who previously worked on hit shooter franchises played by millions of players worldwide. Marvel Rivals will arrive on Steam, EPIC Games, PlayStation 5, & XBOX Sers S|X on December 06, 2024.
