Marvel Rivals is already fun, but it needs to lock down its identity

NetEase, the publisher of Marvel Rivals, is retracting its no negativity clause for streamers previewing the game.

NetEase Games has come under fire for its recent closed alpha release of multiplayer superhero title Marvel Rivals. Members of the game’s community spotted that the contract that players have to sign in order to get access to it includes a non-disparagement clause.

The Marvel Rivals team has issued a statement on the recent controversy surrounding its content creator program. This comes after the contract that creators were asked to sign to access the game leaked, revealing that it prevented them from providing "subjective negative reviews", and even from comparing Marvel Rivals to its competitors.

The developer of Marvel Rivals has apologized for having a clause in its content creator contract that blocked streamers from criticizing the game.

Marvel Rivals dataminers have managed to find evidence within the closed beta test's files that suggest it'll be released on PS5 and Xbox Series in the future.

Content creators who were offered access to Marvel Rivals were reportedly made to sign a contract forbidding them from making "subjective negative reviews of the game". The contract also says that the creator cannot "engage in discussions that are detrimental to the reputation of the game", or compare it to its competitors.

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The box office triumph of both 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and 2023'sSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was yet another win for Marvel. Now, the studio appears to be eyeing another potentially significant project, this time focusing on Spider-Gwen.

A reliable Marvel Rivals insider has shared evidence from the closed beta test's files that hints at 20 unannounced characters coming to the game, including all of the Fantastic Four members, Squirrel Girl, and Venom.

Marvel Rivals has released a new trailer revealing Hela's abilities and gameplay. This year, players were surprised by the unveiling of Marvel Rivals, a shooter that pits Marvel heroes and villains against each other in 6v6 matches. Although Marvel Rivals doesn't yet have a confirmed release date, players are already looking forward to checking out the game.

Apple Vision Pro is getting a new VR experience based on Marvel’s What If? from Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive. The Marvel’s What If? animated series first premiered on Disney+ in 2021 and featured a compilation of stories from across the MCU’s multiverse, as narrated by Uatu the Watcher. These stories present alternate scenarios that retell key moments from the MCU films, with many of the actors from the movies reprising their roles. The second season of Marvel’s What If? premiered in late 2023, with a third season currently in production.

While the closed alpha test for Marvel Rivals is still a day away, the game has already been datamined with a host of new details about the title being revealed. As part of the datamine, some of the game’s playable characters, as well as NPCs have been revealed.