Marvel Rivals System Requirements and Steam Deck Status: What Your PC Needs

Marvel Rivals launched on December 5, 2024, as a free-to-play hero shooter on Steam. The store page lists official system requirements for Windows 10 64-bit (1909 or newer). Below are the specs straight from Steam, plus what we know about Steam Deck compatibility.

Minimum requirements

Recommended requirements

Both tiers require 16 GB RAM and 70 GB of storage on an SSD. The game runs on Windows 10 and 11; no macOS or Linux version is available.

Steam Deck

Valve has not published a Steam Deck verdict for Marvel Rivals. As a competitive multiplayer title with kernel-level anti-cheat, it will likely be Unsupported on Steam Deck, similar to other live-service shooters. We will update this page if Valve posts a rating. Check our Marvel Rivals game page for the latest.

Cross-platform play

The Steam store lists Cross-Platform Multiplayer as a category, confirming cross-play between PC and console players.

What this means for you

If you’re on a mid-range rig (GTX 1060 / RX 580 class, 16 GB RAM), you’ll meet the minimum bar and can expect playable frame rates at 1080p with settings turned down. For 1440p or high refresh rates in chaotic 6v6 team fights, the recommended RTX 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT and 16 GB RAM are the realistic target. The 70 GB install is modest — fit it on your SSD for the best texture streaming.

Performance expectations

These estimates assume medium-high settings and DLSS/FSR quality mode where available. Actual performance varies by map, hero count, and visual effects during team fights.

The minimum and recommended specs both list 16 GB RAM, which is unusual; typically recommended asks for more memory. This suggests the game is optimized to run well at 16 GB across a wide range of hardware, with the GPU doing the heavy lifting for visual fidelity. The GTX 1060 minimum is accessible for a 2024 live-service game, keeping the player base wide. The lack of a macOS/Linux build and the anti-cheat requirement point to a likely Unsupported Steam Deck rating.

Team-Up Skill is a synergy ability triggered by pairing specific heroes (e.g., Rocket on Groot). Destructible environments let players reshape maps mid-match for tactical advantage.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Marvel Rivals on Windows 7 or 8?
No. The minimum OS is Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 or newer.

Is there a macOS or Linux version?
No. The Steam page lists Windows only.

What about Steam Deck?
Valve has not rated it. Kernel-level anti-cheat in competitive shooters typically blocks Deck support.

How big is the download?
70 GB on Steam. The store page recommends an SSD.

Is it really free to play?
Yes. The base game is free; revenue comes from cosmetic battle passes and hero skins.

Does it support cross-play?
Yes. The Steam category Cross-Platform Multiplayer confirms PC/console cross-play.

How does it compare to other hero shooters?
Overwatch 2 minimum asks for a GTX 600 series and 6 GB RAM; Valorant runs on a GT 730 with 4 GB RAM. Marvel Rivals sits between them, more demanding than Valorant but lighter than Overwatch 2 at minimum.

See also: Marvel Rivals game page, Marvel Rivals skins roundup, Marvel Rivals chat ban policy, Marathon PC specs, Cult of the Lamb Steam Deck verdict.

Discussion question: Does your current rig meet the recommended specs for smooth 6v6 battles?

Edited by Kerwin Stewart, Editor-in-Chief · How we report