Marvel Rivals Introduces New PvE Zombies Mode with Musou Style
In an exciting development for gamers, El-Balad reports that Marvel Rivals has partnered with Marvel Animation to launch a new PvE mode called Marvel Zombies. This mode coincides with the recent conclusion of the Marvel Zombies animated miniseries on Disney Plus.
New Gameplay Features in Marvel Zombies
Set to arrive on October 23, this new mode introduces five playable heroes, each equipped with unique abilities to combat hordes of undead foes. The heroes are:
- Thor
- Blade
- Magik
- Jeff
- The Punisher
According to Danny Koo, executive producer at Marvel Games, players will face “endless waves of zombies.” The gameplay features major shifts from traditional Marvel Rivals mechanics. The combat is notably more expansive, echoing the style of musou games such as Dynasty Warriors.
Hero Abilities
Each hero brings distinct capabilities to the battlefield:
- Jeff: Can charge through zombie hordes.
- Blade: Wields bouncing Moon Blades.
- Magik: Maintains Darkchild form indefinitely.
- Thor: Also stays in his Awakened state indefinitely.
Boss Challenges
Players will not only face regular enemies but will also contend with formidable bosses. The main adversaries include:
- Zombie Namor
- Zombie Wanda Maximoff: Also known as the Queen of the Dead.
Both bosses originate from the Marvel Zombies miniseries, offering fans a familiar challenge. Koo mentions that these bosses will be particularly challenging to defeat.
Upcoming Releases
Despite some unanswered questions about game mechanics—including round duration and how boss fights are triggered—players are looking forward to the release. In addition to Marvel Zombies, Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will be available on November 14 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
