Marvel Rivals Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Key Takeaways
- Ranked (Competitive) unlocks at Account Level 10. You need ~6 hours of Quick Play to reach Level 10.
- The Battle Pass costs 1,000 Lattice (~$10) and gives back 600 Lattice if fully completed. Each season is ~3 months.
- All heroes are free at launch. New heroes are also free. Monetization is purely cosmetic (skins, emotes, sprays).
Ranked Mode
Q: How does ranked work?
| Rank | Tier |
| ------ | ------ |
| Bronze | I-III |
| Silver | I-III |
| Gold | I-III |
| Platinum | I-III |
| Diamond | I-III (hero bans start here) |
| Grandmaster | Single tier |
| Eternity | Top 500 players |
You climb by winning, fall by losing. Performance matters somewhat — a good performance on a loss loses less MMR than a bad one.
Q: Can I queue with friends in ranked?
Yes, with restrictions:
- Bronze-Platinum: Any group size
- Diamond+: Max 2-stack
- Grandmaster+: Max 2-stack, must be within 1 tier
Q: When do seasons reset?
Every ~3 months. You drop 7 tiers at reset (Diamond I → Gold III, etc.).
Heroes
Q: How many heroes are in the game?
33 heroes at launch (June 2026): 10 Vanguard, 10 Strategist, 13 Duelist. New heroes release every ~6 weeks.
Q: Do I need to buy heroes?
No. All heroes are and always will be free. This is a core design principle confirmed by the developers.
Q: How do hero bans work?
At Diamond+, each team bans 2 heroes before the match starts. The most-banned heroes currently: Jeff, Luna Snow, Hela, Dr. Strange.
Battle Pass & Cosmetics
Q: Is the Battle Pass worth it?
| Item | Free Track | Premium Track ($10) |
| ------ | ----------- | -------------------- |
| Skins | 2 | 8 |
| Sprays | 5 | 10 |
| Emotes | 1 | 5 |
| MVP animations | 0 | 3 |
| Lattice (currency) | 200 | 600 |
The premium track gives significantly more value. If you play regularly (5+ hours/week), it's worth it.
Q: Can I earn premium currency for free?
You earn 200 Lattice per season from the free battle pass track. After 5 seasons (~15 months), you can buy one Battle Pass for free.
Q: Are there loot boxes?
No. All cosmetics are direct purchase or battle pass rewards. No gambling mechanics.
Technical
Q: What platforms is the game on?
PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. No last-gen (PS4/Xbox One) or Switch.
Q: Is there crossplay?
Yes: PC + console crossplay in Quick Play. Ranked is input-based: controller players queue separately from mouse/keyboard players.
Q: What are the PC requirements?
| Setting | Minimum | Recommended |
| --------- | --------- | ------------- |
| GPU | GTX 1060 / RX 580 | RTX 3060 / RX 6700 |
| CPU | i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 | i7-10700 / Ryzen 5 5600 |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 40GB SSD | 40GB SSD |
Community
Q: Is the game Pay-to-Win?
No. All heroes are free. Skins are cosmetic only. No stat boosts from purchases.
Q: How is the toxicity?
About average for a competitive hero shooter. Mute button exists. Report system works — you'll get notifications when reported players are banned.
Q: Will there be an esports scene?
NetEase has announced a $2M prize pool for the inaugural Marvel Rivals Championship Series (MRCS) in late 2026.