NetEase Games and Marvel Games Announce Ignite – The Official Global Esports Tournament for Marvel Rivals

Competition Kicks Off in May Across Five Global Regions with the Grand Finals in November and a over $3 Million Total Prize Pool

Marvel Games and NetEase Games have announced the first details for Ignite – Marvel Rivals Global Series 2025, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse.

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In 2025, fans will witness fierce competition across five major regions: AMERICAS, EMEA, CHINA, ASIA and OCEANIA as teams vie for Super Hero supremacy. Marvel Rivals has gathered Super Heroes and Super Villains from around the globe, each with humble beginnings, to craft legendary narratives as these fearless competitors demonstrate unmatched skill and relentless determination. The Ignite tournament features a staggering total prize pool of over $3 million. More details and the official rules will be released soon.

The Global Finals promise intense rivalry, as participants compete for their victory to share an extraordinary $1 million prize!

Stay tuned for future announcements and the official rules, and in addition to the above, players can continue to get all the latest information from the Game Update（https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/） featuring full Patch Notes and Hero Balance adjustments.

Download the latest assets for Marvel Rivals here.

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About Marvel Rivals

In Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They’ll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. But that’s not all, as they’ll be able to reach a whole new level of team play collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights! Marvel Rivals is in development by a NetEase team composed of global talent that share a profound love for the Marvel universe and characters who previously worked on hit shooter franchises played by millions of players worldwide.

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About Marvel

Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.

For more information, visit marvel.com. © 2025 MARVEL

About NetEase Games

NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Marvel Rivals, Knives Out, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/

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