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Marvel Rivals launched on December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC. That was 7 PM EST on December 5 in the eastern United States and 4 PM PST on December 5 on the US Pacific Coast. PC players could pre-download the game from Steam or the official website starting December 4; console downloads opened on launch day.
When did Marvel Rivals release?
The game’s global launch time was 00:00 UTC on December 6, 2024, according to the official global launch announcement. The same announcement gave the time as 7 PM EST and 4 PM PST, both on December 5 in those US time zones.
| Time zone | Launch time | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 00:00 | December 6, 2024 |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | 7:00 PM | December 5, 2024 |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | 4:00 PM | December 5, 2024 |
The announcement listed Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games Store, and the official website among the launch platforms, and described Marvel Rivals as free-to-play.
How did the Marvel Rivals preload work?
PC pre-download began December 4, 2024, through Steam and the official website. The official PC pre-download notice distinguished what players could do in each client before servers opened:
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- Experience your Favorite MARVEL vs. CAPCOM classics All in One – Enjoy 7 of your favorite classic titles that helped shaped the MARVEL vs. CAPCOM universe both single player and online.
- Enjoy Enhanced Features Added to the Classic Collection – To enhance your playability experience, we incorporated the favorite added features from Capcom Fighting Collection including gallery mode, quick save, training mode for all fighting titles, and the high score challenge. Beginners and first timers into the franchise are also welcome to play through adjusted settings and execution of one-button specials!
- Play with Friends Worldwide through Online Compatibility – This collection also includes rollback net code for a smooth and enjoyable experience online. Play casually or competitively through casual, ranked, or custom matches using rules of your choosing!
| Platform or client | Before launch | When download or play opened |
|---|---|---|
| Steam on PC | Players could download the preload, but not install or run the game before its formal release. | Installation and play became available at the December 6 launch, 00:00 UTC. |
| Official PC client | Players could install the client and reach the login page; the servers remained closed. | Servers opened December 6 at 00:00 UTC. |
| Consoles | No early download was available under the launch instructions. | Download and play access opened December 6. |
The December 1 official pre-launch announcement also said PC pre-download would begin December 4 on Steam and the official website, with console downloads unlocking December 6. Preloading was for preparing the download, not for playing early: access depended on the common launch and server-open time.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What PC requirements did the launch notice list?
The December 4, 2024 preload notice gave these launch-era PC requirements. They describe the 2024 launch notice and should not be treated as verified current requirements.
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| Launch-era item | Minimum configuration | Recommended configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Internet | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Available storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
The notice recommended installing the game on an SSD. These figures come from the official PC preload notice; check a current official listing for up-to-date requirements before installing today.
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