How to Link Your Marvel Rivals Account from PS5 to PC

Marvel Rivals supports cross-progression, meaning your account data — including unlocked skins, currency, battle pass progress, and player level — can carry across platforms. But linking a PS5 account to PC isn't automatic, and the process involves a few distinct steps that catch a lot of players off guard.

Here's a clear breakdown of how the system works, what you actually need to do, and the variables that affect whether everything transfers cleanly.

How Marvel Rivals Cross-Progression Actually Works

Marvel Rivals uses a NetEase account as the central hub that ties everything together. Whether you're playing on PS5 or PC (via Steam or the Epic Games Store), your progress is stored against this NetEase account — not the platform account itself.

This matters because linking is a two-step logic:

1. Your PS5 PSN account connects to a NetEase account
2. Your PC client (Steam or Epic) also connects to that same NetEase account

Once both platforms point to the same NetEase account, your progression syncs automatically whenever you log in.

Step-by-Step: Linking PS5 to PC 🎮

Step 1 — Identify Your NetEase Account from PS5

On PS5, open Marvel Rivals and navigate to Settings > Account. You should see an option to view your linked account or manage your NetEase login. If you created a NetEase account during your first PS5 login, note the email address associated with it. If the game auto-created a guest or temporary account, you may need to formally register it first.

Step 2 — Create or Confirm Your NetEase Account

Visit the NetEase Games account portal (accounts.neteasegames.com or the in-game link). Ensure your account is properly registered with an email and password — not just a temporary platform session. This is the credential you'll use to log in on PC.

Step 3 — Install Marvel Rivals on PC

Download Marvel Rivals through Steam or the Epic Games Store. Both clients support cross-progression through the same NetEase account system.

Step 4 — Log In with Your NetEase Account on PC

When launching Marvel Rivals on PC for the first time, you'll be prompted to log in. Choose "Log in with NetEase Account" rather than creating a new one or using a Steam/Epic account independently. Enter the same credentials tied to your PS5 progress.

Step 5 — Verify Your Progress Has Carried Over

Once logged in, check your inventory, battle pass status, and player level. These should reflect your PS5 data. If there's a delay, try restarting the client or giving the servers a few minutes to sync.

Common Issues That Block the Link

The most frequent problem is that players on PS5 never formally set up a NetEase account — the game may have created a temporary session tied to PSN, but without a registered email/password, there's nothing to log into on PC.

Other issues include:

Platform-exclusive cosmetics — items specifically tied to PlayStation promotions or PS Store bundles — may not appear on PC even with a fully linked account. This is a publisher-side restriction, not a bug.

What Carries Over vs. What Doesn't

Understanding the distinction between account-bound and platform-bound content saves confusion later.

Typically transfers:

• Player level and XP
• Battle pass progress and unlocks (from universal passes)
• In-game currency (Lattice, Units)
• Most purchased cosmetics from the in-game store
• Hero unlocks

May not transfer:

• Cosmetics from PlayStation-exclusive promotions
• Items from platform-specific bundles
• Any content explicitly labeled as "PS5 exclusive"

Variables That Affect Your Experience

How smoothly this process goes depends on a few factors specific to your situation:

Account history — If you've been playing on PS5 for a while without ever setting up a NetEase account email, recovery can require contacting NetEase support, which adds time.

Which PC storefront you use — Steam and Epic Games Store both work, but if you've already played on one and created a separate account, merging or switching requires care. Logging into the wrong account on PC can result in progress appearing on a second, empty profile.

Region settings — NetEase accounts have region associations. If your PS5 is set to a different region than your PC's default, there can be friction — particularly around currency balances or store access.

First-time PC setup — Players who have never touched the PC version are in the cleanest position. Those who launched it once, clicked through quickly, and created an inadvertent second account will need to sort out which account holds their real progress before linking becomes straightforward.

Whether everything transfers exactly as expected ultimately comes down to how your accounts were originally created, which platform you started on, and how consistently your NetEase credentials have been used across both. 🔗