Marvel Rivals is a hero shooter that puts you in control of some of the most iconic characters in the Marvel universe as they battle for supremacy – but does it have Crossplay? A game in the vein of Overwatch or Team Fortress 2, Marvel Rivals has instantly jumped to the forefront of popularity upon release.
And while the Marvel Rivals draws comparisons to Overwatch, it’s really its own game with a very different set of characters. But while Overwatch took years to come to consoles, Marvel Rivals has released across multiple platforms initially. But is it crossplay? Here’s what you need to know.
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Does Marvel Rivals have Crossplay?
While normally the answer to these questions about crossplay is a simple yes or no, with Marvel Rivals, the answer is a little more nuanced. Marvel Rivals is playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and there is crossplay between each of the consoles/platforms. To play with your friends on other platforms, you’ll just need their in-game nickname, and to add them to your game.
However, crossplay isn’t available between consoles and PC in competitive play. That means in ranked, Xbox and PlayStation players will be locked out of competing against PC players. This might seem unfair, but many actually see it as a boon, as console players often feel that PC players have the upperhand with mouse and keyboard controls.
In short, Marvel Rivals is crossplay and cross platform, but only for casual play.
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Does Marvel Rivals have Cross Progression?
The other big question with any cross platform game is whether there is cross progression – will the game keep your progress if you switch from PC to PlayStation, or Xbox to PC, etc. Unfortunately, the answer is no, there is no cross progression in Marvel Rivals.
The game doesn’t have cross progression, and accounts are tied to the platform. So it’s best to stick with the platform you want to play ranked on for your ‘main’ account.
That said, with a FOMO free battle pass system, and plenty to keep players coming back, we could imagine people still playing the game on multiple platforms.
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