Marvel Rivals fans on PS4 might finally get their chance to play NetEase’s popular hero shooter. After months of speculation and leaks, the wait is over! The game is officially coming to PlayStation 4. This is huge news for the 117 million PS4 owners worldwide who have been watching from the sidelines.
Is Marvel Rivals Coming to PS4?
The answer is yes! What started as rumors and leaks has now been officially confirmed by NetEase.
The speculation began months ago when data miners like PlayStation Game Size discovered Marvel Rivals version 01.01 files uploaded to PlayStation’s backend system. These mysterious files got updated again in early August 2025, fueling hopes that a PS4 version was in development.
Adding to the evidence, the PS4 version was even added to the PS5 backwards compatibility list – a strong hint that NetEase was indeed working on bringing the game to older consoles. But the leaks and speculation finally came to an end when NetEase officially confirmed the news.
When Could PS4 Players Start Playing Marvel Rivals?
The leaks and speculation finally came to an end when NetEase officially confirmed the news. In their Season 4 trailer for Marvel Rivals, which revealed the upcoming “Heart of the Dragon” season, the company confirmed that Marvel Rivals is officially coming to PS4. The confirmation came at the perfect time, as Season 4 launches on September 12th, 2025, which means PS4 players might get to jump in alongside new content like Daredevil!
Marvel Rivals launched in December 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Since then, it’s grabbed over 40 million players worldwide. But unfortunately, Steam player counts have dropped by 86% since the January peak of 600,000 players. A PS4 release could really help boost those numbers.
Will PS4 Handle the Game Well?
This is the big question everyone’s asking. Marvel Rivals runs on Unreal Engine 5, which is pretty demanding. PS4 hardware is getting older, so you might see some performance issues like:
- Potential overheating during long gaming sessions.
- Frame rate drops in busy battles.
- Loading time differences compared to newer consoles.
But NetEase has experience with different platforms, so hopefully, they’ll optimize the game to run smoothly on PS4.
If you’re stuck on PS4 and waiting to join your friends in Marvel Rivals, this could be your chance. The game’s free-to-play model and cross-platform support mean you’d be able to play with PS5 and Xbox players right away!
