Marvel Rivals beta: UK start time and end date confirmed
radiotimes.comA fresh round of players are about to try Marvel Rivals for the first time tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd July), with the game's closed beta due to kick off on console and PC.
A collaboration between NetEase and Marvel Games, Marvel Rivals is a a team-based hero shooter using heaps of familiar characters from the Marvel universe.
With a unique art style and something of an Overwatch vibe, the game has already captured the attention of some passionate fans. Read on to learn when the beta is taking place!
For players in the UK, the Marvel Rivals beta will start at 11pm BST on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.
You'll have to stay up late if you want to be involved from the first moment that the servers go online!
In terms of platforms, we know that this Marvel Rivals beta will be spread across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
And yes, there will be cross-platform multiplayer (also known as cross-play) between all of those devices for the duration.
The Marvel Rivals beta will end at 8am BST for UK players on Monday 5th August.
Do you know what sounds like a good idea? Playing through the night, battling until the servers close, and then heading to work.
If you're wondering where you can take part, we've been told that the beta will be running in Europe, the USA and Asia.
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We've already mentioned that the beta will be available on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Will there be exact parity between those platforms? Not quite, it turns out!
The game's official FAQ page states, «In light of the Xbox Series S (XSS) memory limitations, [the developers have] taken steps to safeguard the XSS user experience.»
The statement adds: «We've temporarily disabled the Past Lives system, MVP animations and Highlights to prevent memory issues from disrupting gameplay.
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