Yes, Marvel Rivals will have crossplay. This means that if you're playing on a PlayStation 5, you'll be able to team up with your friends who are on Xbox Series X/S or PC. It's great news for gamers who have friends on different platforms, as you won't be separated by the hardware you own. I remember when I first started gaming, my best friend had an Xbox and I had a PlayStation. We were so disappointed that we couldn't play our favorite games together. With crossplay becoming more common, that's no longer an issue for many games, and I'm glad to see Marvel Rivals is following this trend.

How Crossplay Works in Marvel Rivals

While Marvel Rivals does have crossplay, it's not completely open in all game modes. For casual matches, you can play with anyone, regardless of their platform. This is perfect for when you just want to have some fun and not worry about serious competition. However, for ranked or competitive modes, crossplay is limited to console players only. This means PlayStation and Xbox players can compete against each other, but PC players will be in their own separate pool. The developers have said this is to ensure a level playing field, as PC players using a mouse and keyboard can have an advantage in competitive shooters.

Another thing to keep in mind is that while there is crossplay, there is currently no cross-progression. This means that if you start playing on a PlayStation and then switch to PC, your progress and any items you've unlocked won't carry over. I learned this the hard way with another game a while back. I had spent hours unlocking characters and skins on my console, only to find out I had to start from scratch when I switched to PC. It was a frustrating experience, so it's good to be aware of this limitation in Marvel Rivals. The good news is that the developers have mentioned that they are looking into adding cross-progression in the future, at least between Xbox and PC.

If you're looking forward to making in-app purchases in Marvel Rivals for new skins or other cosmetic items, remember that you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for your favorite platform. Whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, you can play games on Playstorm and redeem your earnings for gift cards to use in the Marvel Rivals store. For more information on the game, you can check out our other post, "How Many Characters Are in Marvel Rivals?".