Marvel Rivals, the hero shooter by NetEase Games with fast-paced gameplay, received a nomination for Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards 2025. This is a very significant milestone for the developers and the game’s community which is even bigger. If you would like to give your support to Rivals on this great occasion, then here is what you need to know in order to vote.
Key Dates, Voting Timeline & How Voting Works
The Game Awards 2025 nominations were revealed on the 17th of November in the year 2025 and at the same time, the voting period for the fans started. The public voting period will run until December 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. PT (9:00 p.m. ET). Fans have weeks to support Marvel Rivals before the voting period is over.

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On December 11, 2025, the event will be streamed live directly from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
The winners are chosen through a mixed system:
- A jury composed of gaming press and industry people decides the main part of the result (90%).
- Fan votes are responsible for the remaining 10%.
Although fans’ participation is minimal when compared to the jury’s call, it is nevertheless crucial, particularly in such categories as Best Ongoing Game where the community’s backing is actually part of the game and hence has an impact.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Voting
Step 1: Go to The Official Game Awards Site
TheGameAwards.com is the site to visit and it is the official site for the event. The page with the nominees will be opened.
Step 2: Locate Best Ongoing Game
The Best Ongoing Game category is where you have to go. Marvel Rivals is competing with the likes of Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Hell Divers II, and No Man’s Sky.
Step 3: Log In
You will need to log in using either Google, Facebook, or X (Twitter) account. This will track your progress and validate your votes.
Step 4: Choose Marvel Rivals

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From the options presented choose Marvel Rivals and approve the voting.
Step 5: Submit Before the Deadline
Be sure the vote is sent before December 10 at 6:00 p.m. PT. Votes submitted after that time will not be counted.
Why Your Vote Matters
Casting a vote is the most straightforward action to take if you want to support Marvel Rivals directly.
- Community Presence: Winning the game will make it noticed by more players.
- Developer Support: Through the votes, the community is seen as active and keeping the attention of the developers which is a positive factor for them to be concentrated on making updates and creating content.
- Player Base Growth: The community is persistent and vibrant which is demonstrated through the strong fan voting and is a very significant aspect in the case of a live-service game.
Furthermore, the process can be made easier if you post the voting link on your social media accounts, label Marvel Rivals, and The Game Awards, and keep on reminding your friends that they must vote. There are already groups on Reddit, Discord, and other places that are discussing it, and a single message can attract more votes.
Voting for Marvel Rivals at The Game Awards 2025 doesn’t require much effort. Just visit the site, log in, vote, and then share the link. Each vote indicates that the developer team and the players who are keeping the game alive deserve support. Let’s give Marvel Rivals the recognition it is aiming for.
