It’s perhaps no surprise that it is doing well, as Marvel Rivals features many of fans’ favourite characters – with Jeff the Landshark and Thor the latest to be arriving.
Unfortunately, the closed beta is set to end in August, so you will need to be quick if you want to spend any amount of time in Marvel Rivals. But that’s where we come in! Read on for all the ways of getting into the Marvel Rivals closed beta test.
How to get access to Marvel Rivals beta explained
To get access to the Marvel Rivals closed beta test, you need to either get a referral code from a friend, get a code through a Twitch drop or request access on Steam.
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So despite being a closed beta, it’s actually relatively easy to get in! Just be sure to check out the dates and times so you don’t miss out.
Console players used to have another method of entry but it has unfortunately since expired. There is still time until the beta ends so not all hope is lost. Keep reading and we will go over each method in detail.
How to get access to Marvel Rivals beta on Steam
To get access to Marvel Rivals beta on PC, you need to select “Request Access” under “Join Marvel Rivals Playtest” on the Marvel Rivals Steam store page, starting from 20th July.
The Marvels Rivals Steam page is live now.
If you are selected, you will receive an email from Steam. These confirmations are going out daily, so you shouldn’t have to wait too long to find out if you’ve been selected.
How to get access to Marvel Rivals beta on Twitch
Between 1am BST on 25th July and 1am BST on 28th July, there will be Twitch drops that contain closed beta codes.
You need to watch a live stream under the Marvel Rivals category, have Twitch Drops enabled and watch for at least one hour before claiming it on either Steam, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.
You can check out all the details on the official page.
So if your Twitch Drop code didn’t work after watching 60 minutes, you should be able to just refresh the Twitch Stream the next day and receive a new code. Fingers crossed!
How to get access to Marvel Rivals beta from friends
If you know someone who is in the Marvel Rivals closed beta test, they can get a code every day once they reach level 6 from the in-game event page.
These are limited, with only a certain amount of codes being distributed, but are refreshed each day at 1AM. Not the most helpful time when many of us in the UK are sleeping, but hopefully you know some night owls.
Your friend – nocturnal or not – will have to act fast in order to nab one for you.
If they didn’t manage to catch one, be patient and persistent and you should be able to get a code!
How to get access to Marvel Rivals beta on console
To get access to the Marvel Rivals beta on consoles, you needed to fill out a console questionnaire – but this has since expired.
You will now need to rely on other means, such as being invited by a friend, getting a Twitch drop or as a prize in community events on Discord. We’ll cover each below!
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