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Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit since it came out in December 2024 and is currently available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but many PS4 owners have been asking if the game will be coming to their platform. The wait is now over - Marvel Rivals has officially confirmed that PS4 players will get the chance to play the game. Let's take a look at the confirmed release date of Marvel Rivals on PS4.
When is Marvel Rivals Coming to PlayStation 4?
Marvel Rivals is officially coming to PS4 on September 12, 2025, alongside Season 4. Marvel Rivals recently posted their Season 4 announcement video, and at the end, with the splash art, "PS4" was listed along with other consoles and platforms. This officially confirms what the leaks had suggested.
Earlier, a gaming leak account called "PlayStation Game Size" found a file called "Marvel Rivals version 01.01" on Sony's servers that was uploaded recently. The timing of these leaks matched perfectly with what we now know is the official release date.
Season 4 launches on September 12, 2025, and PS4 players will finally be able to join the action. This means you won't have to wait much longer if you've been hoping to play Marvel Rivals on your PlayStation 4.
Will PS4 Handle Marvel Rivals Well?
Marvel Rivals might not run as smoothly on PS4 as it does on newer systems. Let me explain why this could be a problem. The game is quite demanding, especially if you want good graphics and smooth gameplay. The PS4 came out in 2013, which makes it over 10 years old now. While it's still a decent console, it's not as powerful as the PS5 or modern gaming PCs. When you try to run a demanding game like Marvel Rivals on older hardware, you might experience several issues such as:
- Frame rate drops
- Overheating
- Lower graphics quality
- Longer loading times
However, something is better than nothing. Even if Marvel Rivals doesn't run perfectly on PS4, many players would still be happy to play it. NetEase could optimize the game specifically for PS4 by reducing some graphics effects. This would help it run better on the older hardware. Plus, if you've been waiting to play Marvel Rivals and only have a PS4, a slightly less perfect version is still better than not being able to play at all.
The PS4 version could also help solve Marvel Rivals' player count problems. More players means shorter wait times to find matches and a more active community. This benefits everyone, no matter which platform they're playing on.
With the official confirmation now out, PS4 owners can get excited about finally playing Marvel Rivals on September 12, 2025. Just keep in mind that the performance might not be perfect, but you'll finally be able to experience the game on your console.
