Summary
- Marvel Rivals is plagued by cheaters; high-profile streamers like Eskay and bogur report frequent encounters.
- Despite positive reviews and popularity, the game's sizable player base is getting frustrated with cheating.
- Time will tell how Developer NetEase tackles the cheater issue in Marvel Rivals to maintain player engagement.
Marvel Rivals is reportedly infested with cheaters, and even some high-profile streamers have been targeted recently. Released on December 6, Marvel Rivals quickly became one of the most popular live service games released in 2024, but the problem of constant cheaters is starting to tire some gamers.
Marvel Rivals was met with positive reviews and gained a lot of popularity soon after its launch. According to SteamDB, Marvel Rivals peaked at over 480,000 concurrent players on Steam, and it has kept considerably high numbers since then, with almost 360,000 active players at the time of this report. The huge popularity of the game may come with a downside, however, as the community seems to have multiple cheaters, who are ruining Ranked matches for some players.
Unfortunately, multiple players have been reporting encounters with cheaters in Marvel Rivals recently. Even prominent streamers such as Eskay and bogur have complained about the problem, with both gamers commenting that in European and American servers they have found people cheating in Marvel Rivals’ Ranked matches, essentially ruining the fun for everyone else. It’s not hard to find videos with examples, and another prominent streamer called roflgator recently posted one, showing how Marvel Rivals is not even out for a full month yet, but there are already people using aim bots in the game. While these problems seem more prominent in high-level ranked matches, there are indications that they can also be found in lower-ranked ones.
Some Players Believe Marvel Rivals Has a Cheating Problem
Cheaters are a common problem in essentially every popular online competitive game, but Marvel Rivals developer NetEase may need to address this problem if it wishes to keep its player base engaged. Marvel Rivals has been receiving updates lately, but more content and events may not be enough if gamers feel that their matches will be ruined by others cheating. While some cheaters have already been banned due to gamers using Marvel Rivals’ in-depth reporting system, this does not seem to be enough.
Gamers who stick around and keep playing Marvel Rivals can expect more heroes to be added soon, though. A new Marvel Rivals ad accidentally leaked two upcoming characters, revealing that the Human Torch and The Thing are likely coming to the popular hero shooter. Some fans are currently theorizing that these characters will be announced in January as part of the game’s Season 1 update, but it’s still too early to tell for sure, and this is all speculation at this point.
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
