Summary
- Producers deny planting false info in Marvel Rivals files to troll leakers, focusing on game development.
- Season 1: Eternal Night Falls update on Feb 21 will introduce Human Torch, The Thing, map, and balance changes.
- NetEase Games plans to release a new character every six weeks in Marvel Rivals, with ongoing updates for more content.
After being accused of planting false information in the files of Marvel Rivals, two producers broke their silence, assuring fans that they've done nothing to "troll" leakers. Marvel Rivals is about to release a large update for Season 1: Eternal Night Falls on February 21, which will bring a wealth of new content to the game. Fans can expect to see Human Torch and The Thing make their debut alongside a fresh map and numerous balance changes.
It was recently rumored that NetEase Games may have planted fake Marvel Rivals content within the title's files in order to catch dataminers and leakers. Speculation spread through the community, as players were suddenly doubting every leaked skin, character, and map that had been teased online. Some gamers found a lot of humor in the situation, amused by the idea that the developers may have found a way to troll the people who reveal upcoming content prematurely.
Marvel Rivals Players Want More Duos to Have Team-Ups
Marvel Rivals players take to social media to share their own ideas about which duos need team-ups in NetEase Games' popular hero shooter.
While the rumors and speculation certainly served to spark a fire within the community, it seems as if there may be more to the story. Speaking with IGN, Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo and Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu discussed the rumors that NetEase Games deliberately "trolled" dataminers to mislead them when leaking upcoming content. Wu spoke about the issue first, discouraging players from altering the title's files in any way and explaining that adding characters to Marvel Rivals is a long process with many steps. Koo mentioned that leakers looking through such data was akin to seeing someone "scratch paperwork" in a notebook without proper context.
Netease Games Isn’t ‘Trolling’ Marvel Rivals Dataminers
When asked more directly about misleading dataminers with false information planted in the hero shooter's files, Koo said "we would rather spend our time developing the actual game." This doesn't automatically mean that Ultron is coming to Marvel Rivals just because leakers found some data about his ability kit. It only means that the villain was likely considered at some point and may or may not come to the game in the future. Instead of being treated as teasers or announcements, players would be better served looking at leaks as fun possibilities.
Fans seeking new heroes will never have to wait long, as NetEase Games already stated that it intends to release a new Marvel Rivals character every six weeks. Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is an exception to the rule, as the developers wanted to bring The Fantastic Four to the title over the course of a single season. With so much content just around the corner and even more to look forward to in the future, many fans are excited to see what Marvel Rivals does next.
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
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
