Marvel Rivals shows off a map that features plenty of changes in the world thanks to Loki after the universe-altering Timestream Entanglement.
Highlights
- Marvel Rivals has revealed the Yggsgard map, blending Norse myth and Marvel lore for a unique gameplay experience.
- The game offers a fresh take on familiar characters like Loki and Iron Man, providing potential for new strategic gameplay.
- Marvel Rivals aims to stand out from competitors like Overwatch with destructible environments and creative map design.
Marvel Rivals dropped a trailer showing off Yggsgard, one of the main maps of the team-based hero shooter. Marvel Rivals was recently announced to the surprise of gamers and Marvel fans alike. The MCU seems to be slowing down, but with how promising Marvel Rivals looks to some, gaming still offers an untapped space for the franchise to lean into.
Marvel Rivals appears to be in direct competition with games like Overwatch, but considering the latter game's diminishing popularity and the potential for fresh concepts in Marvel Rivals, there are plenty of ways Marvel Rivals can stand out from Overwatch. The game's destructible environments have pulled the attention of many gamers who want to find interesting ways to make matches unique, offering possible room for creative gameplay.
In a new trailer, the Yggsgard map for Marvel Rivals is revealed. The area shows off plenty of space for different types of team-based action to take place, and bears strong Norse influence while putting a unique Marvel spin on concepts. The centerpiece of the map is Yggdrasil, the world tree of Norse myth, and the area surrounding it is the general layout of Asgard. The locations have fused after a "Timestream Entanglement" in the game. This blending of the two locations makes for a giant open area styled partially with natural elements but curated to reflect the regal aesthetic of Asgardian royalty like Loki. Loki appears like a difficult Marvel Rivals character to play, but there is a chance that this level may offer somewhat of an advantage. The open space provides plenty of potential locations for the character to teleport to, and strategic placement is not new to the hero shooter genre.
Franchise Marvel Platform(s) PC Genre(s) Third-Person Shooter , Action , Multiplayer Developer(s) NetEase Games Publisher(s) NetEase Games
