Marvel Rivals Global Release Times & PC Preload Start Dates

We're nearing the global release of NetEase Games' superhero team-based PvP shooter Marvel Rivals this month. The developer has kept players in the loop since the global launch countdown went live with the latest news, announcements, developer updates, and more to build excitement for its release.

As such, the developer announced that preloading for the game has been made available only for PC, as console players must wait for the game's release to begin their journey. So, we've compiled all the information for players to start preloading on PC and provide the global release dates and times for Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals Preload Date & Time

Developer NetEase Games confirmed that preloading for their superhero team-based PvP shooter Marvel Rivals is now available exclusively to PC players. This was outlined in the latest news post, in which the developer explained the steps players must follow to begin preloading ahead of its global release this month.

The Marvel Rivals preloading period for PC began on 4th December 2024 at midnight UTC via Steam, which can also be done from the official Marvel Rivals website. The difference between these two methods is that players preloading via Steam can download the game but cannot install its files or run it until launch day, whereas if they preload from the official Marvel Rivals website, they can install the client and proceed to the login page.

The first order of business players must keep in mind while preloading the game is the minimum and recommended PC requirements outlined by the developer in the official news post, which we have supplied below:

Those playing via the Epic Games Store are more likely advised to preload via the game's website, as the developer hasn't stated or made any preload functionalities available for this platform. Unfortunately, preloading won't be available for the game on consoles as the developer states that players must wait for its launch to begin downloading and installing it before jumping into Marvel Rivals.

How To Preload Marvel Rivals For PC?

Preloading Marvel Rivals on PC can be done in one of two ways, as mentioned above: preloading from the game's Steam page or through the official Marvel Rivals website. The first method is relatively straightforward as players must search the game's listing from the Steam Store page, and once they've landed on the page, click the "Pre-load Game" button that's been made available.

If they want to preload through the game's website, the link can be found here, and they can select the "Get For Free" button to download and install the game client. Once installed, they can proceed to the login page and wait for the servers to be online to join the battle with friends and other players online across platforms, as cross-platform play (crossplay) is supported.

Marvel Rivals Global Release Dates And Times For Consoles & PCs

Regarding the global release dates and times per region, NetEase Games has confirmed and promoted the game's release at midnight UTC on 6th December 2024; however, the dates and times will vary from country to country and across multiple regions. This is especially for console players who won't have the preload functionality available; below are the estimated release dates and times for the superhero team-based PvP shooter globally:

• North America: 5th December 2024 at 4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET
• South America: 5th December 2024 at 9 pm BRT
• United Kingdom: 6th December 2024 at 12 am GMT
• Europe: 6th December 2024 at 1 am CET
• Africa: 6th December 2024 at 2 am SAST
• Asia/Oceania: 6th December 2024 at 9 am JST / 11 am AEDT / 1 pm NZST