Marvel Rivals is setting up to be a promising free-to-play title, but its newest monetization update has gotten fans even more excited.

Like Overwatch, the character roles determine how a certain hero is supposed to be played, supporting other players in the team in pre-determined ways. Here is a basic rundown of each Marvel Rivals role: Vanguard - These characters can deal heavy damage and shield allies from harm, essentially working as "tanks" in other hero shooters.

Marvel Rivals is right around the corner and will look to emphasize the “hero” in the hero shooter genre. It features some of the most recognizable faces from Marvel comics and will be completely free-to-play.

Marvel Rivals is expected to launch soon on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, which has fans wondering about its release date and time. This hero-shooter lets players play as various Marvel heroes and villains in various PvP matches.

Marvel Rivals supports Unreal Engine 5's Lumen global illumination on the base PS5, while the PS5 Pro gets Lumen reflections without any performance cost. Players on Sony's upgraded console will enjoy accurate ray-traced reflections without having to compromise on its performance.

The upcoming hero shooter, which NetEase Games have developed in collaboration with Marvel Games, is set to launch with 33 playable heroes from across the Marvel universe, from Doctor Strange to Wolverine and even Jeff the Land Shark.

PS5 players can enjoy NetEase Games‘ hero shooter Marvel Rivals, and PS Plus subscribers can claim a symbiote-themed bonus at no extra charge. There is also a free skin for one of Marvel’s most beloved characters available exclusively on Sony’s gaming platform.

The most pop-culture relevant comic book appearances are destined to be big sellers in Marvel Rivals and their price shows the developers are aware of this too.