Summary
- Fans of Marvel Rivals want Bruce Banner to spawn as Hulk to avoid repetitive voice lines upon respawning.
- It's unclear if NetEase Games will make this change.
- A big update for Marvel Rivals is expected to come in January when Season 1 starts.
Marvel Rivals fans want to see a quality of life change made to the Hulk in a future update. The Hulk has been one of the most popular Marvel Comics characters for decades, and so it's no surprise that the angry giant made the cut for the Marvel Rivals debut roster.
Considering Hulk's size and sheer strength, it makes sense that he is one of Marvel Rivals's Vanguards, aka a Tank. Hulk is one of the most unique characters on the entire roster because he actually starts off as Bruce Banner, equipped with a gun and a grenade, who can then transform into the Hulk once their Ult is charged. It's not unlike Overwatch 2's D.Va and her mech.
Marvel Rivals Feature Divides the Community
A new Marvel Rivals feature splits the community, with some calling it a helpful tool while others worry it will make the game more toxic.
But while D.Va starts Overwatch 2 matches in her mech, Hulk starts matches as the significantly weaker Bruce Banner. Bruce spawns with full Ult charge, and so while it may seem like a non-issue, it can become annoying for Hulk mains. There isn't really much of a reason to stay as Bruce in Marvel Rivals, and so players have to constantly use his Ult at spawn, watch the animation, and hear the "I'm Hulking out!" Voice line. Reddit user AbyssHeart recently made a post asking for Bruce Banner to spawn as the Hulk, and the idea seems to be extremely popular with the community, amassing nearly 7,000 upvotes at the time of this writing.
Marvel Rivals Fans Want Bruce Banner to Spawn as The Hulk
Looking through the comments, it seems many Marvel Rivals fans agree that letting Bruce Banner spawn as the Hulk would be a big improvement. Some pointed out that this would potentially mean losing some of the interactions Bruce Banner has with other members of the Marvel Rivals roster, and so they put forth a compromise to have Bruce Banner start as himself at the beginning of the match, but to respawn as the Hulk for the rest of it.
It's unclear if NetEase Games will make this change to Marvel Rivals or not. We do know that Marvel Rivals Season 1 is coming in January, and it's expected to bring with it a big update that will see a fresh batch of content added to the popular hero shooter game. There has been some speculation that the Marvel Rivals Season 1 update will include balance changes and address fan feedback, but that remains to be seen.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
