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Marvel Rivals has just launched its College Perks program alongside Season 5. Students worldwide can now unlock exclusive rewards by verifying their student status. Verified players will receive 10 trial costumes and MVPs for free throughout Season 5 and 5.5.
🎓 New College Perks are coming with the arrival of Season 5!
Unlock exclusive perks by re-verifying your student status and get 10 trial costumes and MVPs throughout Season 5 and 5.5 for FREE!
Check out the link to read about all the perks and requirements here >>… pic.twitter.com/BwLMcPc5R4
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) November 13, 2025
The initiative is designed to engage the college gaming crowd. By offering free in-game items, Marvel Rivals ensures students can enjoy the game without spending money. It’s an exciting way to reward a demographic that is active but often budget-conscious.
The announcement was made via Marvel Rivals’ official Twitter account, highlighting that students need to re-verify their status to claim these perks. The perks will remain available across both Season 5 and 5.5 content updates, giving students months of in-game rewards.
Global Reach: Who Can Claim These Perks?
To claim the Perks in Marvel Rivals as a college student, go to the in-game “Community” section, find “College Perks”, and enter your student email to receive a verification code. After verifying with the code sent to your student email, you will gain access to trial skins and MVP animations for the current season.
The verification process is similar to other student discount programs on platforms like Amazon or Spotify. It ensures fairness and prevents fake accounts from claiming rewards.
This program isn’t limited to the United States. Verified students from countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK, US, India, and more are eligible.
The perks are tied to academic email verification. Hundreds of universities and colleges are supported. For example, in Brazil, institutions like Universidade de São Paulo and Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais are included. In Canada, top universities such as McGill University and the University of Toronto are supported. France, Germany, Italy, and other European countries also feature multiple participating institutions.
Students must use their official academic emails to claim the free skins and MVPs. The verification ensures that only genuine students benefit from the program, preventing misuse.
Community Buzz & Feedback on Marvel Rivals
The student perks announcement has generated excitement in the Marvel Rivals community. Players have reacted positively, with positive comments flooding in on social media.
However, some gamers have expressed mild disappointment if they already own the skins. Community members are also discussing cross-progression, asking whether rewards can carry over from console to PC.
Other topics in the community include requests for new characters like White Tiger Ava Ayala, and Sauron, as well as gameplay improvements, including the removal of quickplay bots.
A Great Initiative, But Not Yet for Pakistani Students
While this program is an excellent initiative for students, Pakistani students currently cannot avail these perks. The supported academic emails are from institutions in countries like Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the US, and others. No Pakistani universities are listed, which means students in Pakistan cannot verify their status at this time.
Despite this, the program demonstrates Marvel Rivals’ commitment to engaging the global college gaming audience. It’s possible that support for more countries, including Pakistan, may be added in the future. Pakistani students can stay updated by following Marvel Rivals’ official channels and checking the College Perks page regularly.
Marvel Rivals’ College Perks for Season 5 is a smart, student-focused initiative. Free skins and MVPs reward genuine students and create excitement across the global community. While Pakistani students are currently left out, the program highlights the potential for global gaming campaigns that reward student engagement.
