A New ‘Marvel Rivals’ Mode Brings in Some ‘Marvel Zombies’

Nearly a full year after release, Marvel Rivals is getting its first-ever PvE (player versus enemy) mode in the form of “Marvel Zombies.”

Like the name implies, the mode is a collaboration with Marvel Animation and based on the recent Disney+ animated series of the same name. In the game, four players will take on endless hordes of the undead as Thor, Magik, Punisher, Jeff the Shark, and Blade, who each have different buffs or abilities specific to this mode. Players will also fight against two bosses: Zombie Namor and Scarlet Witch in her “Queen of the Dead” form, which are both from the show. The mode is a fun inclusion—zombies used to be all the rage for major video games back in the day, and it’s easy to imagine Rivals would’ve had it even without doing any TV synergy.

NetEase is currently keeping mum on what rewards or progression awaits with this new “Zombie” mode. Weeks ago, the developer revealed Marvel Rivals would get some Zombies-themed skins for characters like Blade, Spider-Man, and Scarlet Witch, and it’s a fun addition just in time for the spooky season. Hopefully more PvE modes are on the horizon, and not just ones connected to MCU projects.

More information about the “Zombies” mode and a longer trailer will both come before its launch on Thursday, October 23.

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