Marvel Rivals is an online hero arena shooter that is quickly gaining popularity as it allows you to play as your favorite Marvel hero. A unique feature of the game is Team-Ups, which enhance superheroes’ abilities when they are on one team.
Marvel Rivals pulls some of the most popular comic book heroes through time and space, creating situations where unlikely allies band together in epic battles. Just like these characters, gamers are able to nurture bonds across platforms as they jump into the fight.
The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, letting most of today’s gamers enjoy the Marvel power fantasy. Some content is exclusive to specific platforms — the Spider-Man PlayStation costumes come to mind — but the game doesn’t have any major differences from platform to platform otherwise.
The most asked question remains: is Marvel Rivals crossplay? How exactly does crossplay work, and what about ranked mode, progression, and technical requirements? Read on, and I will tell you everything in detail.
Is Marvel Rivals Crossplay in 2025?
Yes! Marvel Rivals has crossplay. PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S — all connected. Crossplay is on by default. Jump in and play with friends anywhere. Different devices? No problem. This feature makes the game super fun. Everyone can join the action together. But there is a catch, there are some restrictions when it comes to game modes.
Marvel Rivals Ranked Crossplay Restrictions
For competitive purposes, crossplay between PCs and consoles is not provided in Marvel Rivals Ranked. Ranked crossplay works only for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. No PC in ranked mode. Makes sense, right? PC and console feel very different — controls, hardware, speed. Hard to keep things fair.
So, they keep ranked fair by matching only consoles together.So, while you can have fun with your friends in casual modes on any platform, if you plan to climb the ranked ladder, you will have to stay within your platform group.
Marvel Rivals Platforms Overview
- Available Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Crossplay Status: Always enabled for casual modes
- Ranked Crossplay: PS5 + Xbox Series X/S only
- Exclusive Content: Spider-Man PlayStation costumes
Marvel Rivals Crossplay Modes
You can play with your friends on different platforms in these Marvel Rivals modes:
- Quick Match
- Doom Match
- Practice vs. AI
- Practice Range
- Limited-time events (like Clone Rumble)
Though Marvel Rivals won’t allow cross-playing gamers to access competitive modes, quick play matches still have a behind-the-scenes skill calculation to make the fairest possible matches for all players, at least according to NetEase.
Is There Cross-Progression in Marvel Rivals?
Though Marvel Rivals is a cross-platform game, there is no cross-progression at the moment. This means you will have to advance any PC and console accounts separately — neither your rank nor your cosmetics will carry over.
Almost all modern cross-platform games support this cross-progression and allow players to play on different platforms and save their progress when moving from one to another. The developers know about this and say that Marvel Rivals will have cross-progression soon.
Marvel Rivals creative director Guangyun “Guangguang” Chen confirmed in an interview that they are working on cross-progression implementation:
“Cross-progression involves a lot of platform-specific rules, we’re still looking at it and how to solve it,” Chen said. “Once the team is ready, once we’ve figured it out, we’ll be sharing to everyone and players will be the first to know.”
While console and PC ranked lobbies look completely different, it’s not completely out of the question that some form of cross-progression is added in the future, allowing players to consolidate their skins, characters, and battle pass progress under one account.
How To Enable & Disable Crossplay in Marvel Rivals
The ability to enable or disable Marvel Rivals crossplay will depend on which platform you are playing on:
- PC Players: Crossplay is always enabled by default and cannot be turned off.
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Players:
- Launch Marvel Rivals
- Open Settings → Social
- Locate the Cross-Platform option
- To turn crossplay off, uncheck the box
- To turn it back on, check the box again
This flexibility gives console players more control over their matchmaking experience.
Technical Requirements for Crossplay
Since crossplay is enabled by default in Marvel Rivals, the game does not impose any special requirements for playing together.
| Requirement | Details |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Internet | Stable internet connection with speed 50 Mbps or higher |
| Matchmaking | Consoles and PC are matched separately in ranked |
For best results, a stable and fast connection is recommended, especially when playing competitive modes.
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FAQs about Marvel Rivals Crossplay
Q: Can PC players join ranked matches with console players?
A: No, PC players have their own competitive queues. Ranked crossplay is only available between PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Q: Can I transfer my skins and progress between PC and console?
A: No, Marvel Rivals currently lacks cross-progression. Developers have confirmed they are working on it for a future update.
Q: Which modes allow full crossplay?
A: Quick Match, Doom Match, Practice vs AI, Practice Range, and limited-time events like Clone Rumble all support crossplay.
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Final Thoughts
Yes, ranked crossplay has limits. But for casual fun — no worries. You can team up with friends on any platform. PC, PS5, Xbox — all work. Pick heroes, jump in, and enjoy the game together. This reminds us of what lifestyle blogs like Cup of Jo often celebrate: meaningful connections, balance, and shared joy. Gaming, at its best, isn’t just about winning — it’s about community and fun.