Marvel Rivals - PS4, Switch and Xbox One Release Explained

As a seasoned gamer who has navigated through multiple generations of consoles, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia when I hear about the exclusivity of Marvel Rivals to the newer generation of consoles. Having fond memories of countless hours spent on my Xbox One and PlayStation 4, I find myself in a predicament, much like Captain America stuck in ice for decades.

Marvel Rivals is an upcoming team-based shooter featuring iconic heroes from the Marvel universe, and it’s generating a lot of buzz among gamers and comic book fans alike. Excitingly, this game will hit shelves on December 6 at midnight UTC! However, keep in mind that it’s only accessible to players with modern PCs or consoles such as Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5. But fear not if you own a PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch – we’ll explore the options for you soon.

Marvel Rivals – PS4, Switch and Xbox One Release Explained

Unfortunately for those who wish to play Marvel Rivals on older consoles, there seem to be no plans for a handheld or Switch version of the game. Back when Pocket Tactics interviewed the game’s director, Thaddeus Sasser, he mentioned that there were no discussions about a mobile port and they had no intention of releasing it on the Nintendo Switch.

It seems reasonable to infer that the situation of Xbox One, PS4, and perhaps earlier console generations might parallel the Switch, given they weren’t mentioned in the article about the game not being available on mobile devices due to technical limitations. This suggests that these consoles may be too technologically outdated for developers to consider porting games to them.

As difficult as it may be, the ninth generation of video game consoles kicked off in 2020. At first, developers were catering to both generations because many gamers hadn’t yet upgraded their devices, particularly due to scarcity of new models. However, the landscape has shifted now. Increasingly, games are no longer compatible with PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. Regrettably, this trend is likely to continue, so we must adapt accordingly.

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2024-12-03 15:31