After 10 years mobile-only, Marvel Contest of Champions brings 300 heroes to Steam with full cross-play, challenging fighting game platform isolation.
The Marvel Contest of Champions is creating history. The mobile fighting giant with over 300 Marvel characters is coming to Steam. This marks the first major Marvel mobile fighter to transition to PC after a decade of touchscreen-only combat.
Kabam confirmed the news on 29 April 2025. The announcement ends years of player requests for a desktop version. The PC port promises new enhanced graphics and control options to Marvel's most successful fighting game.
Contest of Champions has been a mobile powerhouse since 2014. The game boasts impressive numbers with over 100 million Google Play downloads and 7 million on Apple's App Store. Between 600,000 and 1.3 million players log in monthly to battle.
The gameplay centers around 1v1 battles. Players use light, medium, and heavy attacks along with special moves. What sets this fighting game apart is its massive roster. Heroes like Hercules and Cosmis Ghost Rider, and even lesser-known heroes, bring together a special mix. With these characters, the game opens up a whole dimension to the Marvel characters missing from console titles like Marvel vs. Capcom.
The game receives frequent content updates. Major events like "Kamala's First Day" and "Deadpoolooza" have already introduced fan-favorite characters. These regular additions have kept the game fresh with ideas and relevant in the competitive mobile market.
The Steam release solves previous mobile limitations. Combat now features HD visuals at consistent 60FPS performance. Touch controls transform into customizable keyboard and controller options with better responsiveness.
Kabam rebuilt the interface specifically for larger screens. These improvements improve readability and make the game more accessible to PC fighting game enthusiasts.
Computers with basic Intel Core i3 processors and integrated graphics can run the game well. This hardware accessibility ensures a potential player base beyond what demanding fighting titles typically reach.
The PC release introduces genuine cross-platform play. This feature lets mobile and PC players battle directly against each other without restrictions. Progress syncs between systems, allowing players to collect resources during commutes and enjoy enhanced graphics at home.
This integration distinguishes Contest of Champions from its competitors. Fighting games typically isolate their player bases by platform, preventing cross-play between different systems. Kabam takes a different path, building a connected community across all platforms. Their server architecture ensures smooth matchmaking regardless of device choice.
The monetization approach remains consistent with the mobile version. All players receive identical updates, preventing any platform from being sidelined. This maintains competitive balance between established mobile users and newcomers on Steam.
Kabam has not yet announced an exact release date beyond "coming soon." Their pre-registration campaign is currently active. Players who register early will unlock exclusive rewards at launch. These typically include in-game rewards and character options.
Beta testing shows a careful rollout strategy. Players in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden already have access to the PC version. This regional testing helps developers address performance issues before expanding globally.
The PC port signals a strategic shift in how major mobile developers should view their key titles. To make games challenging, successful franchises must expand beyond their original platforms.
Contest of Champions offers a fresh alternative for the fighting game community. The game's extensive roster could attract players from steep learning curve games such as Street Fighter.
Marvel fans win most of all. The Steam release makes the most character-diverse Marvel game available on a platform built for competitive play. This positions Contest of Champions to become the definitive way to experience Marvel's fighting universe.