Summary
- Marvel Rivals introduces heroes faster than Overwatch 2, a fact Overwatch fans are unhappy with.
- Overwatch 2 has only added 10 heroes since launch, while Marvel Rivals is set to surpass this within its first year.
- Marvel Rivals' vast character catalog from the Marvel universe aids in frequent hero releases.
Many Overwatch 2 players have voiced their displeasure with the live service game after Marvel Rivals announced more characters joining its roster. Although Marvel Rivals has only been out since December, it's already introducing heroes at a faster rate than Overwatch 2.
When Overwatch 2 was released, it included the hero roster from its predecessor alongside new additions like Sojourn. While the sequel chose a 5v5 team composition direction over the first title's 6v6, the core elements of the game remained the same. Overwatch 2 is also a live service title that introduces seasonal content that includes cosmetics, new game modes, and typically a new hero. These seasons often last up to nine weeks and may include events like Halloween Terror and Winter Wonderland. Marvel Rivals has followed a similar formula since its December release but is already astonishing many fans with the number of heroes being introduced.
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Twitter user KelskiY is among many Overwatch 2 fans voicing their opinion on the lack of new heroes compared to Marvel Rivals. Their tweet regarded the announcement of the Fantastic Four coming to Marvel Rivals soon, which was confirmed by NetEase Games. A trailer for the Fantastic Four is expected to be released on January 6 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. While some fans celebrated the announcement, many fans have compared Marvel Rivals' hero releases to Overwatch 2. Since its launch, Overwatch 2 has added 10 heroes to its roster, while Marvel Rivals is set to eclipse this number in its first year. KelskiY has pointed out that the Marvel Rivals' Fantastic Four season is set to introduce more characters to the game than Overwatch 2 does in a full year.
Overwatch 2 Players Are Envious of Marvel Rivals' Hero Releases
Though Overwatch 2 set the modern standard for a live service hero shooter, Marvel Rivals is poised to raise the bar in character releases. Some heroes that have already been introduced since launch are the Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, and Wolverine. These new characters include their own abilities which change the game, sometimes in drastic ways, and give players a frequent reason to log in. While Marvel Rivals is introducing new heroes rapidly, it's drawing from a vast catalog of established characters, unlike Overwatch 2. The Marvel universe began in 1939 and is still going strong today, with over 100 villains and thousands of established heroes. Beyond confirmed heroes like the Fantastic Four, some leaked Marvel Rivals characters include Valkyrie, Blade, and Ultron.
With Overwatch 2 seeing dwindling player numbers since the release of Marvel Rivals, the latter may become the top hero shooter. As Blizzard continues to update Overwatch 2, the hero release schedule may be improved to match Marvel Rivals.
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Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Power up your railgun and disrupt the battlefield as Sojourn, or yield your axe and command attention as Junker Queen. Battle to take control of a robot and move it toward the enemy base in the new Push Mode. Bring the fight to new destinations across the globe in iconic locations like New York, Rome, Monte Carlo and Rio. Daily challenges and frequent updates mean there is always something new to play.
