PlayStation 4 Soon to Host Marvel Rivals Game

In an exciting move, developer NetEase has announced that their popular game, Marvel Rivals, will be making its way to PlayStation 4 on September 12. This decision is aimed at attracting a larger player base, as the PS4 still boasts a significant active user base.

The release of Marvel Rivals on the PS4 is part of NetEase's strategy to stop the decline in player base and rekindle interest with the new season and the upcoming update. The new season, set to begin on the same day, will bring fresh content, new characters, and balance changes to the game.

For those playing on the base PS4 model, Marvel Rivals will run at 30 frames per second on 1080p resolution. On the PS4 Pro, the game will offer a stable 60 frames per second at 1440p resolution. NetEase has confirmed that performance on the PS4 has been tested to ensure a smooth gaming experience.

Marvel Rivals was initially launched in December 2024 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game peaked at over 640,000 concurrent players on Steam earlier this year. However, the concurrent player count has since dropped dramatically and is now struggling to reach 100,000.

NetEase's decision to release Marvel Rivals on the PS4 is a strategic move to keep the community alive by reaching millions of players who have not yet upgraded to PS5. This move follows the successful strategies of games like Fortnite and Call of Duty, which have maintained large player pools for years by supporting both old and new consoles.

It's worth noting that games like Overwatch, which currently dominates the hero-shooter space, has had the advantage of broader platform support from the beginning. However, with the release of Marvel Rivals on the PS4, NetEase is aiming to challenge this dominance.

At present, there is no announcement for a release of Marvel Rivals on Xbox One. This focus on current-generation consoles and the optimization challenges on older hardware may be the reason for this delay.

As we approach September 12, Marvel Rivals players and newcomers alike are eagerly awaiting the game's arrival on the PlayStation 4. With its new season and optimized performance, Marvel Rivals promises to deliver an exciting gaming experience for all.