Marvel Contest of Champions

Released Jun 2025

The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions!

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Live Service

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Released, ongoing live service game

High confidence

Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Marvel Contest of Champions is a free-to-play live service game that arrived on Steam on June 18, 2025. Since then, the developer has shipped major numbered updates on a consistent monthly cadence without interruption — versions 54.0.0 through 58.0.0 have all landed between December 2025 and August 4, 2026, with each update adding new playable champions, reworking existing ones, launching new story chapters, and rotating in seasonal events and game modes. The most recent update, 58.0.0 (August 4, 2026), introduced two new champions (Agatha Harkness and a Spider-Man (Symbiote) rework), continued a multi-month storyline called the Epilogue, and launched new alliance and solo events. This is indistinguishable in structure from every prior monthly update going back to the game's Steam launch. The game is built around a continuous content model: new champions are the primary collectible, Battlegrounds Seasons rotate competitive formats, Alliance Quest meta-events refresh regularly, and rotating modes like Towers, Coliseum, and Incursions provide ongoing engagement. A developer Dev Diary from August 2025 explicitly described upcoming systemic changes "as we move beyond 10 years of The Contest," confirming long-term commitment to the game's evolution. The game celebrated its 11th anniversary in December 2025, underscoring that this is an established, long-running live service — not a game approaching completion.

Evidence

Update 58.0.0 launched with two new champions (Agatha Harkness and Spider-Man Symbiote rework), a new saga chapter (Epilogue Part 2), new events including Revenge of Legends and an updated Alliance Quest meta event.

news post · Aug 4, 2026 source development ongoing

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Update 57.1.0 launched with two new champions (Hobgoblin and Black Tarantula), new saga, new events including a Comic Con limited-time Tower.

news post · Jul 7, 2026 source development ongoing

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Media

Details

Developer

Kabam Games, Inc.

Publisher

Kabam Games, Inc.

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer

Free to Play Superhero Fighting Combat Action Arcade Beat 'em up Comic Book 2D Fighter Character Action Game Martial Arts PvE Competitive Character Customization Controller

About this game

MARVEL CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS IS NOW ON STEAM

The ultimate Marvel contest has arrived on PC! Step into The Battlerealm and experience epic 1v1 combat featuring your favorite Super Heroes and Villains from across the Marvel Universe — now fully optimized for mouse, keyboard, and controller on the big screen!

BUILD YOUR MARVEL DREAM TEAM

As a Summoner chosen by The Collector, assemble a powerful team from a roster of over 300 Champions — including iconic Avengers, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Verse heroes, and more! Whether you're teaming up Iron Man and Wolverine or pitting Deadpool against Venom, the combinations are endless and the stakes are high.

FIGHT YOUR WAY TO VICTORY

Engage in fast-paced battles against enemies and players from around the world. Master intuitive combat mechanics and unleash special attacks as you battle through cinematic storylines, competitive arenas, and time-limited events. Every fight brings you closer to becoming the Champion of The Battlerealm!

EPIC QUESTS, ICONIC STORIES

Dive into an evolving narrative with thrilling Marvel-style storytelling. Explore new chapters, face powerful bosses, and uncover multiversal mysteries as you quest through The Battlerealm. Every update brings fresh content and new Champions to collect!

TEAM UP AND RISE TO THE TOP

Join forces with other Summoners in powerful Alliances. Coordinate strategies, take on global events, and dominate Alliance Wars and Alliance Quests to earn valuable rewards and climb the competitive ranks.

PLAY YOUR WAY, ANYWHERE

Marvel Contest of Champions has been rebuilt for Steam, offering native support for controllers, keyboard, and mouse with customizable bindings. Enjoy full cross-platform support — start your journey on mobile and continue seamlessly on PC. Wherever you play, your progress goes with you.