Marvel Rivals has arrived, throwing players into a chaotic battle across the Marvel multiverse. Teams of six must navigate the Time Entanglement and confront two versions of Doctor Doom, preventing their tyrannical reign over all realities. But what exactly caused this multiversal mayhem, and who are the key players involved? Let’s explore the story behind Marvel Rivals.
The Genesis of the Time Entanglement
The current Doctor Doom’s reckless time experiments have unleashed the Time Entanglement, birthing four distinct Chronoverses: the Techno-Dystopia of 2099, a corrupted Present timeline, the unstable Mosaic Timeline, and the deadly Collapsing Timeline where even gods perish. These colliding universes form the backdrop for a destructive conflict between Doctor Doom and his 2099 counterpart. The resulting ripples have drawn superheroes and villains from across the multiverse into the fray, forcing them to cooperate and defeat both Dooms to save reality.
Doctor Doom vs. Doctor Doom: A Multiversal Showdown
The central conflict of Marvel Rivals revolves around the clash between two versions of Victor Von Doom. The present Doctor Doom’s temporal meddling has inadvertently summoned his future self, Doctor Doom 2099, creating a paradoxical battle for ultimate power. Their struggle threatens to shatter the very fabric of reality, demanding the combined might of heroes and villains alike to restore balance.
Galacta: The Unexpected Observer
Adding another layer of intrigue is the presence of Galacta, daughter of Galactus. While Doom serves as the primary antagonist, Galacta’s role is more enigmatic. She appears to be observing the unfolding events, almost like a cosmic Watcher. Introduced in Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2 and further explored in Galacta: Daughter of Galactus, her canonical status within Earth-616 remains uncertain.
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In the comics, Galacta lives a double life as Gali, a seemingly ordinary teenager on Earth. She inherits her father’s cosmic hunger, but instead of consuming planets, she feeds on those who threaten Earth. Later, a suspected cosmic tapeworm is revealed to be a pregnancy. In Marvel Rivals, Galacta’s purpose remains unclear, but her presence hints at a larger role to be unveiled in future seasons.
The Future of the Multiverse
The overarching narrative of Marvel Rivals promises a grand, evolving storyline. The current conflict’s ripple effects are likely to reshape the multiverse in unforeseen ways. As players engage in the battle against Doom, the secrets of Galacta’s involvement and the ultimate fate of all realities hang in the balance.
Marvel Rivals is available now, free-to-play on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
