It has been confirmed that NetEase Games will be making an appearance at Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live next week. Players may be in for a treat as the company could announce the Marvel Rivals release date.
The live show is scheduled to kick off Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, on August 20, and will feature updates and “surprises” about the upcoming 6v6 superhero shooter.
The Superhero Shooter Is Confirmed to Appear at Gamescom
Geoff Keighley has been very active on X, giving the community a bevy of updates on what to expect at the showcase. In his latest post, he revealed that the Marvel superhero shooter will be shown off at the event.
Tune into @gamescom Opening Night Live next Tuesday, August 20 for new heroes and updates on @MarvelRivals
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 12, 2024
Streaming live at 11a PT / 2p ET / 7p BST / 8p CEST at https://t.co/AFycLZGHNd pic.twitter.com/BJrSZwUbif
He states that “new heroes and updates” will be part of the showcase, with an image prominently depicting the Black Panther along with his ultimate ability in the game – the oversized holographic panther.
NetEase Games was quick to jump onto the announcement and share the post on its feed as well to reveal further details about its presence at the event.
Don’t miss out on new heroes and surprises—watch ONL on August 20th for all the details!
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) August 12, 2024
💥 Join us at Gamescom for hands-on demos.
📸 Watch our live stream with the Marvel Rivals team on August 20th!
👀 Content creators and media will be invited to share their exclusive… https://t.co/cksEOlD1a1
The caption mentions “surprises” which will be part of the show, leaving fans to speculate what this may entail. The superhero shooter will also have a booth on the show floor with hands-on demos.
Fans are clearly in for a treat, as the team behind the game will also be holding a live stream on the 20th, suggesting there is a flood of updates incoming. Could it include the Marvel Rivals release date?
The Marvel Rivals Release Date Might Be Revealed Next Week
If the company wants to drop a bombshell of an announcement at the live event and give gamers what they are eagerly waiting for, it might reveal the Marvel Rivals release date.
The 6v6 shooter successfully wrapped up its Closed Beta at the beginning of the month, which was predominantly well-received within the community.
The release date hasn’t officially been announced yet. According to estimates and rumors, the game might launch in the first half of next year, although this is just conjecture at this point. The team could decide to make it official next week.
Otherwise, it could potentially announce an upcoming Open Beta to allow a larger pool of players to take their favorite Marvel superheroes for a spin in the hectic arena.
While these are merely speculations, it has been confirmed that we’ll get to see new heroes that will be added to the game. With Captain America having been leaked recently, we might get an official look at the Winter Soldier. New arenas may also be part of the “surprises.”
Do you think the release date will be announced next week? What updates and surprises are you hoping to see at the show? Let us know what you’re expecting in the comments below.
