Marvel Rivals‘ official launch is right around the corner, and many in the community are curious about the MOBA‘s exact release date and time for their region. NetEase’s upcoming shooter has been one of the most anticipated releases of December, and the title will also be dropping with its Season 0 update, dubbed “Doom’s Rise”.
There will also be more characters on launch, and the developers have confirmed that you will be able to play as 33 heroes on release. The roster is significantly bigger than what it was during the beta period, and it will be interesting to see how the new heroes play out.
If you are curious about the exact release timings of Marvel Rivals, here is everything you need to know.
When is Marvel Rivals releasing and going live for all regions?
Marvel Rivals will be releasing on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S at the following regional timings:
| Time Zone | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | December 5, 2024, at 4 pm |
| Mountain Time (MT) | December 5, 2024, at 5 pm |
| Central Time (CT) | December 5, 2024, at 6 pm |
| Eastern Time (ET) | December 5, 2024, at 7 pm |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC) | December 6, 2024, at 12 am |
| Eastern European Time (EET) | December 6, 2024, at 1 am |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | December 6, 2024, at 3 pm |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | December 6, 2024, at 5:30 am |
| China Standard Time (CST) | December 6, 2024, at 8 am |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | December 6, 2024, at 9 am |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | December 6, 2024, at 11 am |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | December 6, 2024, at 1 pm |
Can you preload Marvel Rivals?
If you are looking to boot up Marvel Rivals as soon as it drops, you will be able to preload it on your system via Steam, or the official website’s launcher on December 4, 2024, at 00:00 UTC.
Here are the regional timings for the preload:
| Time Zone | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | December 3, 2024, at 4 pm |
| Mountain Time (MT) | December 3, 2024, at 5 pm |
| Central Time (CT) | December 3, 2024, at 6 pm |
| Eastern Time (ET) | December 3, 2024, at 7 pm |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC) | December 4, 2024, at 12 am |
| Eastern European Time (EET) | December 4, 2024, at 1 am |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | December 4, 2024, at 3 pm |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | December 4, 2024, at 5:30 am |
| China Standard Time (CST) | December 4, 2024, at 8 am |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | December 4, 2024, at 9 am |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) | December 4, 2024, at 11 am |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | December 4, 2024, at 1 pm |
