Marvel Rivals is free to download on Windows PCs through Steam (64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer) and on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, but there is no Mac or iPhone version.
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On an iPhone the official route is Xbox Cloud Gaming in Safari, and on a Mac it is GeForce NOW streaming; each platform below has its official store link, plus the PC requirements, the in-game prices and fixes for a failed install.
Which Marvel Rivals download do you need?
| Your device | Where to get Marvel Rivals | Cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Steam store page | Free To Play | Native download, 70 GB of storage, SSD recommended |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox store page | Free+ (optional add-ons) | Native download, optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
| PS5 | PlayStation store page | Free | Native download, online play required |
| Xbox One | Xbox Cloud Gaming | Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate | No native version; stream it from the cloud |
| Mac | GeForce NOW for Mac | GeForce NOW membership | No Mac build; macOS 10.15 or higher for the streaming app |
| iPhone or iPad | xbox.com/play | Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate | No iPhone version; stream it in Safari |
Download Marvel Rivals for Windows 11 and Windows 10
NetEase Games publishes the PC version of Marvel Rivals on Steam, where it is listed as Free To Play. The Steam page notes that the game requires agreement to the Marvel Rivals EULA, a third-party agreement, and uses NetEase Game Security anti-cheat software.
- Marvel Rivals on Steam (70 GB available space): the official store page, published by NetEase Games
- Install Steam: the Steam client, which downloads and updates the game
Install Marvel Rivals through Steam
- Open the Steam download page, select Install Steam and run the installer.
- Sign in to Steam, or create a Steam account.
- Open the Marvel Rivals store page and select Play Game.
- Accept the Marvel Rivals EULA, which the Steam page lists as a required third-party agreement.
- Choose an install drive with at least 70 GB free, preferably an SSD, and confirm the install.
- Launch Marvel Rivals from your Steam library once the download finishes.
Download Marvel Rivals on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
The Xbox store lists Marvel Rivals under Play with for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX Cloud Gaming only. Xbox One consoles have no native version, but Xbox One can play games from the cloud.
- Open the Marvel Rivals Xbox store page signed in with the Microsoft account your console uses. The price reads Free+ because the game sells optional add-ons.
- Get the free game on that page, or search for Marvel Rivals in the Store on your Xbox Series X|S and get it there.
- Install it on the Xbox Series X|S from the Store page or your game library.
- On Xbox One, stream it instead: the store page says it is cloud playable with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate, and the free game must be in your library first.
Download Marvel Rivals on PS5
- Open the Marvel Rivals page on PlayStation.com and sign in with the account your PS5 uses. The price is listed as Free.
- Select Add to Library.
- On the PS5, open your game library, select Marvel Rivals and download it. The same account can download it on any other PS5 it signs in to.
- Keep the console online: the store page states that online play is required.
The PS5 version is PS5 Pro Enhanced. Cloud streaming on PS5 and PS Portal is limited to the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.
Is Marvel Rivals on Game Pass?
You do not need Game Pass to download Marvel Rivals on Xbox Series X|S; the Xbox store lists the game as Free+. Game Pass matters only for streaming: the Xbox store lists the game as cloud playable with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate. PC Game Pass does not include cloud gaming, and the Xbox store lists no PC version, so on PC the game comes from Steam.
Cloud playtime is capped by plan: 5 hours a month on Essential, 10 hours on Premium and 15 hours on Ultimate.
Is Marvel Rivals free?
Yes. Steam lists Marvel Rivals as Free To Play, the PlayStation store lists it as Free, and the Xbox store shows Free+. Money is spent only on optional in-game purchases, sold on Xbox as Lattice currency packs and a Pick-Up Bundle.
Since every official store gives the game away, download it only from Steam, the Xbox store or the PlayStation store.
| Xbox store add-on | Price (US) |
|---|---|
| MARVEL RIVALS – 100 LATTICE | $0.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – Pick-Up Bundle | $2.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – 500 LATTICE | $4.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – 1000 LATTICE | $9.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – 2180 LATTICE | $19.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – 5680 LATTICE | $49.99 |
| MARVEL RIVALS – 11680 LATTICE | $99.99 |
Marvel Rivals system requirements and download size
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
Steam recommends installing the game on an SSD. Windows 11 is not named separately in the Steam listing; the stated floor is 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer.
Can you download Marvel Rivals on Mac?
No. Marvel Rivals has no macOS version; Steam lists Windows system requirements only. GeForce NOW added Marvel Rivals to its cloud library in January 2025 and names Mac devices among the ways to stream it with a membership. The GeForce NOW app for Mac needs macOS 10.15 or higher on a Mac introduced in 2009 or later; confirm the game is still listed in the app before you pay for a membership.
Marvel Rivals on iPhone and Android
There is no Marvel Rivals app for iPhone or Android. Two streaming services reach phones instead: Xbox Cloud Gaming runs in a supported browser such as Safari, Chrome or Edge at xbox.com/play, and GeForce NOW lists iOS and iPadOS and Android among its supported devices.
Xbox Cloud Gaming needs a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection of at least 10 Mbps and a controller connected over Bluetooth or USB. GeForce NOW needs an iPhone or iPad on iOS 15.4 or later and a gamepad for gameplay.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming at xbox.com/play: Marvel Rivals is cloud playable with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate
- GeForce NOW download page: iOS and iPadOS, Android, Mac and browser access with a GeForce NOW membership
How to check your Marvel Rivals version and update it
- Open the Marvel Rivals Steam page and select View update history to see the latest season update.
- Keep Steam running and signed in: Steam provides automatic game updates, so each new season's patch arrives through the client.
Fix Marvel Rivals not downloading or installing
Marvel Rivals stops downloading or says there is not enough space
The game needs 70 GB of free space on the install drive.
- Open File Explorer and select This PC to see the free space under Devices and drives.
- In Windows 11, select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations and clear temporary files and unused apps.
- If another drive has more free space, pick that drive as the install location when you restart the Marvel Rivals install in Steam.
Marvel Rivals will not install or launch on an older Windows 10 PC
The game needs 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer and DirectX 12.
- Right-click Start, choose Settings, select System and pick About.
- Under Windows specifications, check the edition and version, and under Device specifications check that Windows is 64-bit.
- If the version is older than 1909, update Windows before installing; a 32-bit copy of Windows cannot run the game.
Marvel Rivals cloud stream on iPhone is choppy or will not start
Xbox Cloud Gaming needs at least 10 Mbps, and 5 GHz Wi-Fi works best.
- Move to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network or a strong mobile data signal.
- Open xbox.com/play in Safari and sign in with the Microsoft account that holds your Game Pass plan.
- Connect a controller over Bluetooth before starting the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marvel Rivals free on PC?
Yes. Marvel Rivals is Free To Play on Steam for Windows PCs. The download costs nothing, and the only spending is optional in-game purchases such as Lattice currency packs and bundles.
How many GB is Marvel Rivals on PC?
Steam lists 70 GB of available space for both the minimum and recommended specs. Steam also recommends installing Marvel Rivals on an SSD for a better experience, so pick a solid-state drive when you choose the install folder.
Can you play Marvel Rivals on a Mac?
Not natively. Marvel Rivals has no macOS build, and Steam lists Windows requirements only. GeForce NOW added the game in January 2025 and supports Mac with a membership, through its app for macOS 10.15 or higher.
Is Marvel Rivals on iPhone?
There is no Marvel Rivals app for iPhone. You can stream it in Safari at xbox.com/play with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate, or through GeForce NOW, which supports iPhone and iPad on iOS 15.4 or later.
Is Marvel Rivals on Xbox One?
Not as a download. The Xbox store lists Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming only. An Xbox One can stream it from the cloud with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate after you add the free game to your account.
Does Marvel Rivals have cross-play?
Yes. Steam lists Cross-Platform Multiplayer among the game's features, and the Xbox store lists Xbox cross-platform multiplayer among its capabilities, alongside online multiplayer for 2 to 12 players.
Does Marvel Rivals run on Windows 11?
Steam's minimum is 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer, and Windows 11 is not named separately in the listing. Check your version under Settings > System > About before you download the game.
