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Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Test Confirmed Playable Characters & Maps

Marvel Rivals' upcoming Closed Alpha Test will begin on PC, but let's look at all playable characters and maps available to play and explore.
Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Test Confirmed Playable Characters & Maps
(Picture: NetEase Games & Marvel Games)

The forthcoming Closed Alpha Test for the superhero team-based PVP shooter Marvel Rivals will begin in May 2024 and be available exclusively on PC. Registrations to participate in the Alpha are still live as the developer starts forwarding invites, and they've released new information ahead of this testing period.

The developer has revealed the roster of heroes and villains to be available to play and learn their combat abilities. We've compiled all this information and new details on the playable maps for the Closed Alpha Test in this guide for Marvel Rivals.

All Playable Characters & Maps Confirmed For Marvel Rivals

Developer NetEase has revealed some new information for their scheduled Closed Alpha Test for Marvel Rivals, which will start on 10th May 2024. The superhero team-based PVP shooter has confirmed additional information in their recent FAQ post for the Closed Alpha Test, including the start and end dates and times, PC specifications, new game modes, and playable characters.

Some characters, like Hela and Loki, were already confirmed in multiple posts across their social media channels, including Twitter; however, players officially learned which roster of heroes and villains will be available. With five game modes available for the Closed Alpha Test, they can take advantage of the Tutorial mode to learn every or their favorite character's combat abilities before exploring the other game modes and content.

Let's look at all the playable characters confirmed by the developer that will be featured in the Closed Alpha Test for Marvel Snap:

  • Black Panther
  • Doctor Strange
  • Groot
  • Hela
  • Hulk
  • Iron Man
  • Loki
  • Luna Snow
  • Magik
  • Magneto
  • Mantis
  • Namor
  • Peni Parker
  • The Punisher
  • Rocket Raccoon
  • Scarlet Witch
  • Spider-Man
  • Star-Lord
  • Storm

Alongside the roster of playable characters featuring heroes and villains from Marvel Comics, a few maps will be playable across most game modes. According to the aforementioned Closed Alpha Test FAQ post, Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya, Yggsgard: Royal Palace, and Yggsgard: Yggdrasill Path are the confirmed maps for the Closed Alpha Test as revealed on social media and the Announce Trailer.

Lastly, the developer confirmed that those participating in the upcoming Closed Alpha Test will be able to fully utilize Controller Support for Marvel Rivals. As confirmed by the developer, players unable to receive invites to the Closed Alpha Test this May will have more opportunities to participate, with dates and times to be announced soon.