Marvel Rivals
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marvel Rivals across the outlets.
Latest coverage
Marvel Rivals' Staying Power Comes Down To One Key Strategy
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play live-service game, is maintaining momentum through a strategy of constant updates and community monitoring, according to executive producer Danny Koo. Koo believes there is ample space for both live-service and single-player games to coexist and that adaptability is key to success in the evolving video game industry. The game is also planning events throughout 2026 to tie into upcoming Avengers movie releases.
Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
"You have a vocal minority screaming the loudest": Marvel Rivals devs are careful with balancing because players found Jeff the Land Shark OP until they discovered a quick fix
Marvel Rivals developers are carefully considering game balancing due to vocal player feedback, as exemplified by the initial overestimation of Jeff the Land Shark's power. Executive producer Danny Koo highlighted that player complaints about the character's strength were resolved once a simple counter-play mechanic was discovered. The game is being developed by NetEase Games.
Marvel Rivals is part of the reason Overwatch dropped 5 new heroes at once
Overwatch game director Aaron Keller stated that Marvel Rivals has influenced the Overwatch team's decision to release multiple heroes simultaneously. Keller noted the excitement around Marvel Rivals launching with a large roster and considered a similar approach for Overwatch.
"What if we could just drop 30 new heroes into Overwatch?": Marvel Rivals "definitely had an impact" on Blizzard, says Overwatch boss, and a big factor was the response to new heroes
Blizzard Entertainment's game director Aaron Keller stated that Marvel Rivals had a significant impact on the Overwatch team, particularly regarding player response to new hero releases. The excitement for Marvel Rivals' large roster of characters prompted discussions within Blizzard about potentially introducing a similar volume of new heroes to Overwatch.
Marvel Rivals Developers Discuss Their Approach to Sustaining a Live-Service Shooter
Developers from NetEase Games and Marvel Games discussed their approach to sustaining Marvel Rivals as a live-service hero shooter. They emphasized building a strong foundation with Marvel's team-based storytelling, early community engagement, and a focus on core shooter mechanics. The team highlighted the importance of player feedback and regular content updates, including seasonal events and new game modes, to maintain player interest and evolve the game.
Gamers think they know why Overwatch is “struggling” against Marvel Rivals, and it’s not gameplay, it’s buttcheeks
Players are criticizing Overwatch's new Project YoRHa collaboration skins for their high cost and perceived lack of aesthetic appeal, particularly the design of the character Kiriko. This has led to comparisons with Marvel Rivals, with some arguing Overwatch is struggling due to its character design choices. The discussion also touches on broader concerns about female character representation and the male gaze in video games.
The best budget PS5 headset I've ever popped on my head is so cheap I had to look twice
The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 headset for PlayStation 5 is praised as an exceptional budget option, offering impressive sound quality that rivals more expensive models. Despite a slightly muffled microphone, its compatibility with Sony's Tempest 3D AudioTech and punchy low-frequencies make it a highly recommended wired choice for gamers seeking great value.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new patches and updates. Marvel Rivals released version 20260312, Overwatch's Season 1 midcycle continues, and Teardown has added multiplayer functionality.
Marvel Rivals Drops Seamless Patch Today With Zero Downtime & Much-Needed Fixes
Marvel Rivals successfully deployed a patch on March 12th with zero server downtime, a rarity for live service games. The update includes new character cosmetic bundles and addresses several significant bugs, including issues with the Punisher's proficiency display, Rogue's costume, controller remapping on consoles, and Hulk's communication during abilities. The developers' transparent and character-focused patch notes have been praised for their approach to community communication and respect for player time.
DC fans have a completely made up game called ‘DC Allies,’ and the roleplay is so strong that Warner Bros really should just go and make it real
DC fans have created a detailed, fictional game called 'DC Allies' as a response to the success of 'Marvel Rivals,' complete with character rosters, abilities, and lore. The extensive roleplaying and community engagement suggest a strong demand for a similar official DC Comics game, prompting calls for Warner Bros. to consider developing one despite past failures like 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League'.
Marvel Rivals producer on game balance: ‘If a character is no longer fun, then we’re not doing our job’
Marvel Rivals' executive producer Danny Koo discussed the game's balance philosophy, emphasizing that maintaining 'fun' is the primary goal. NetEase Games uses player data, feedback, and subjective observations like 'time to kill' to tune characters, aiming to keep players engaged without breaking the game's competitive integrity.
Marvel Rivals executive producer pushes back on idea that live-service scene is running out of room
Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo believes there is still room for growth in the live-service game market, despite the crowded landscape. He argues that the hero shooter genre is a niche within the larger shooter category and that global markets offer ample opportunity for new titles. Koo emphasizes the importance of unique offerings, strong live service support, and thorough player testing for games entering the competitive space.
The mighty SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset just got a ridiculous Spring Sale price cut
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is available at a significantly reduced price during Amazon's UK Spring Sale, dropping to £229.99 from its usual £329.99. This headset offers multi-platform compatibility with PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, along with features like hot-swappable batteries and high-quality audio.
Marvel Rivals devs couldn't help but "panic" at the thought of going into the live-service graveyard that just claimed Highguard: "It's not guaranteed"
Developers at NetEase expressed 'panic' about releasing their live-service hero shooter Marvel Rivals in 2024, given the recent failure of PlayStation's Concord. The team is focused on avoiding the pitfalls that led to the demise of other live-service games.
This Week's Patch Notes: Marvel Rivals, Battlefield 2042 Updates | Two Average Gamers
This week's gaming updates include returning events and new cosmetic bundles for Marvel Rivals, alongside bug fixes for Iron Fist and Angela. Battlefield 2042 received a minor maintenance patch, version 8.8, with general tweaks and fixes that do not significantly impact gameplay. Marvel Rivals' Chrono-Rush event offers unlimited points for rewards, while new store bundles featuring Psylocke and Captain America are also available.
Marvel Rivals Introduces Innovative Anti-Throwing System - GameHaunt
NetEase Games has launched the Victim Compensation Protocol for Marvel Rivals to combat incentivized throwing, a practice where players are paid to intentionally lose matches. The new system automatically refunds lost ranked points to victims of sabotage and their teammates. This proactive approach, combined with account bans for perpetrators, aims to create a fairer ranked play environment, distinguishing it from other hero shooters that primarily rely on player reports.
Marvel Rivals implements a "Victim Compensation Protocol" as people are getting paid to throw
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has introduced a "Victim Compensation Protocol" to combat players being paid to intentionally lose or sabotage matches. This system aims to address issues arising from match-fixing within the game.
Marvel Rivals implements a ″Victim Compensation Protocol″ as people are getting paid to throw
Marvel Rivals has introduced a "Victim Compensation Protocol" which appears to be a system for compensating players. The article uses a narrative involving Deadpool, Gambit, and Rogue to illustrate a chaotic scenario, possibly as a metaphor for in-game events or player experiences.
Marvel Rivals is enacting 'Victim Compensation Protocol' for everyone who has been negatively affected by the incentivised throwing epidemic: 'The system will automatically restore lost points'
NetEase has implemented a 'Victim Compensation Protocol' in Marvel Rivals to address incentivized throwing, where players are paid to lose matches. The system will automatically restore lost points for players negatively affected by teammates confirmed to be engaging in malicious behavior. A new detection system using big data analysis and manual review has also been deployed to penalize offenders.
