So, Marvel Rivals is really heating up, isn’t it? They’ve just dropped the lineup for the EMEA Invitational, and it’s a proper mix – the old guard and the fresh blood, all battling for that $100,000 pot. We’re talking OG and Fnatic, obviously, names everyone knows, but then you’ve got the likes of Virtus.pro, who threw their hat in the ring early, and Luminosity, who’s doubled down with two rosters.
And it’s not just the big names. You’ve got DUSTY from Iceland, Twisted Minds from Saudi Arabia, ECSTATIC, and Team Peps from France. It’s a real international showdown, which is exactly what you want to see in a new esport.
This Invitational series, with those regional $100,000 tournaments, is a smart move. Oceania and Asia are already wrapped up, with Kanga Esports and U4RIA NLE taking the crowns, respectively. Now, all eyes are on EMEA, kicking off on the 28th, and then it’s over to North America, where everyone’s buzzing about Sentinels potentially joining the fray.
The format for EMEA is interesting, too. Double elimination is always a good way to test a team’s resilience. Best-of-threes for the upper bracket, best-of-fives for the lower, and then a full-on best-of-seven for the Grand Final. It’s going to be a proper grind, and that’s exactly what fans want to see.
And let’s not forget, this isn’t a one-off. They’ve got the Championship Season 1, ‘Eternal Night Falls,’ coming up in March. It’s clear they’re serious about building a competitive scene, and honestly, after the game’s launch, you can see why. It’s got that spark, that potential to really take off.
