The Marvel Rivals beta has been confirmed to launch on July 23, 2024 across both PC and console platforms. To this extent, developer and publisher NetEase Games has detailed on how to sign up for the CBT, which can be found broken down below for both PC and consoles.
How to join the Marvel Rivals closed beta test
The steps to follow for each platform are slightly different, but ultimately involve a fair bit of RNG in order to be selected. Members are likely to be selected at a random basis, with a slight bias towards those who apply first.
As such, it is recommended to sign up for the closed beta test of Marvel Rivals as soon as it goes live.
PC
Those on PC will have to use the Steam store (and its corresponding app) to sign up for the beta. Refer to the steps below in order to proceed further:
- Boot your PC and enter the Steam client.
- Look up ‘Marvel Rivals’ using the Search Box.
- Once within the store page, wait until the sign up goes live (22:00 UTC at July 20, 2024).
- Click on the ‘Request Access’ button under the ‘Join Marvel Rivals Playtest’ to complete the sign-up process.
Console
Signing up for the beta on console is a slightly more involved process, as it requires players to join the official Marvel Rivals discord. Once verified, you will have to fill in a questionnaire. After filing in the requisite details, hit the submit button and wait until the results are announced.
The rules and regulations for the console closed beta test are identical to that of the PC version.
NetEase Games aims to board a larger number of players in this particular closed beta test, blending together elements of already existing titles such as Overwatch and Paladins, with recognizable Marvel characters.
