In an age where AAA games are regularly released for free, Marvel Rivals’ success could already hinge on whether the devs make the shooter free-to-play.
The free-to-play shooter market is about as intense and competitive as it can be right now. Mainstays like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 are competing with the likes of Call of Duty, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Apex Legends, and then newcomers—like The FINALS—decide they want in. Now Marvel Rivals wants a turn, and this explosive-looking shooter might stand a chance.