The Marvel Rivals beta is into its final hours, so this is your last chance to get rewards from Galacta's Quest and try out some heroes. There's not much point in trying to get an invite now, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's another beta test in the future, so keep an eye out for any news. In the meantime, the huge roster of Marvel comics characters, including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and more are still available to play for a little longer. Here's exactly when the Marvel Rivals closed beta ends
Marvel Rivals beta end date and time
The Marvel Rivals closed beta has been extended slightly with an experimental update. The new beta end time August 5 at 1pm UTC – that's 6am PDT, 9am EDT, 2pm BST, or 3pm CEST. All the details on the beta are in this FAQ too. Progress will not carry over to the full game once this test concludes, but there are some exclusive cosmetic rewards you can unlock for the full game by completing challenges in the beta.
Marvel Rivals platforms and crossplay
The closed beta test for Marvel Rivals is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. There is also full crossplay between these platforms, except for in competitive mode which separates PC and consoles players. Those on consoles obviously need an internet connection to play the Marvel Rivals beta, but a valid PS+ or Xbox Game Pass subscription is not required to play.
If you've signed up for the beta on PS5, you should get an exclusive Scarlet Spider costume for Spider-Man, letting you sling webs in a slick black and red suit. Additionally, those playing on Xbox Series S need to be aware that the Past Lives replay system, MVP animations, and Highlight system are disabled to keep the beta running smoothly, but NetEase has said these features will be in the launch version of the game for XSS.
How to sign up for the Marvel Rivals closed beta
If you want to play the ongoing closed beta test now, you need to know how to get a Marvel Rivals beta key, and since there are several methods for getting one of these invite keys, we've got a separate guide to walk you through it all.
Those of you that signed up early via Steam or completed the console questionnaire should already have your access confirmed through an email with a key you can enter on your respective platform. Furthermore, if you played the previous alpha test and reached level 10, you are automatically eligible for this closed beta test and just need to update the build on Steam.
Which heroes are in the Marvel Rivals beta?
The Marvel Rivals closed beta has 23 playable characters, from classic Avengers heroes and X-Men to their arch-nemeses and even a shark dog. The full list is below, but if you want to know more about how each one works and see how we rank them, you can read our Marvel Rivals characters tier list.
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Bruce Banner
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hela
- Iron Man
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- The Punisher
- Thor
- Venom
You can try all these characters across several playlists: Quickplay, Competitive, and Conquest. Quickplay is the standard 6v6 playlist, currently featuring four different maps with their own objectives to complete or victory. Competitive takes this up a level with longer matches and Marvel Rivals ranks. Lastly, Conquest is a simple 6v6 deathmatch mode where you earn points by defeating enemy heroes and collecting Chronovium.
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