Sao Paulo, Brazil November 11, 2024 - On Saturday at D23 Brazil, Marvel Games and NetEase Games announced that Moon Knight will join the launch roster for Marvel Rivals. The new Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. The highly-anticipated game launches December 6 with all heroes unlocked and free to play at launch and beyond.
At the event, the team also officially announced Shota Nakama as the music producer and arranger for Marvel Rivals, and Masahiro Aoki as the game’s music composer. Nakama is known for his previous work on Final Fantasy XV and Made in Abyss while Aoki is known for his previous work on Street Fighter V and Bayonetta 3. During his stage presentation at D23, Nakama also performed several music selections from Marvel Rivals to attendees.
Mercenary Marc Spector was given a second chance at life when he became the avatar of the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu. As Moon Knight, he doles out righteous vengeance, locked in a never-ending battle with both the criminals on the streets and the voices in his head. In Marvel Rivals, Moon Knight wields supernatural powers bestowed by Khonshu to vanquish his foes.
When crafting Moon Knight's in-game persona, the development team incorporated a color scheme of white and black, drawing from the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian mythology linked with Khonshu, and added "Egyptian Faience" material to his costume design, infusing Moon Knight's appearance with a mystical and exotic allure. Departing from the traditional form-fitting suit seen in the comics, the team integrated technological components and rugged armor motifs into the character's design. This enhances the visual impact while aligning with the game's aesthetic, allowing Moon Knight’s aggressive combat style to seamlessly intertwine with the gameplay. Moon Knight can summon a portal above the battlefield, connecting him to the cosmos and summoning the formidable and enigmatic arms of Khonshu, rendering his enemies defenseless.
About Marvel Rivals
In Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They’ll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. But that’s not all, as they’ll be able to reach a whole new level of team play collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights! Marvel Rivals is in development by a NetEase team composed of global talent that share a profound love for the Marvel universe and characters who previously worked on hit shooter franchises played by millions of players worldwide.
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