The long-awaited full release date for Marvel Rivals has been revealed. You can expect it holiday season 2024.

Marvel Rivals has been on everyone's mind. The "Overwatch clone" brings a fresh take to the genre, and has received high praise through its alpha and beta tests. Now, the heroes of Marvel Rivals have a confirmed release date, launching in December.

Let's go over all of the details and how the launch date was revealed.

Marvel Rivals release date leaked by Epic Games Store

(Image via Epic Games Store on X)
(Image via Epic Games Store on X)

Many expected one of the big Marvel Rivals announcements at gamescom 2024 to be its release date. They said there would be new heroes and plenty of other information to get excited about. Well, we didn't even have to wait until the event.

Instead, a now deleted post on X, the Epic Games Store seemingly leaked the launch date. They stated the title is set to arrive on December 6, 2024. And it shows a teaser of, at the time unannounced, Captain America.

Marvel Rivals confirms its launch date at gamescom

The anticipation was still there, despite the leak. Marvel Rivals took to the stage during gamescom Opening Night Live, and held its own showcase shortly after.

They let everyone know that what the Epic Games Store leaked is absolutely true. Everyone can jump into Marvel Rivals when it releases on Friday, December 6.

Leading up to the launch date, expect a lot more news. There will be voice actor reveals, heroes added to the roster, modes, maps, and even esports implications for Marvel Rivals.

Just look on Reddit or X and you'll see how excited everyone has been over this game. And the fact that it is free-to-play, and available on consoles and PC through various launchers, makes it accessible for anyone who wants to try it.

Stay tuned to esports.gg for more esports news and Marvel Rivals coverage.