Summary
Marvel Rivalshas just released a festive new update ahead of its upcoming Winter Celebration event. So far, the game has been a smashing success since its full release on December 6, reaching over 10 million players worldwide on Steam in just the first 72 hours alone. Much of the appeal ofMarvel Rivalslies in its mix ofOverwatch-style multiplayer shooter gameplay and a diverse roster of Marvel heroes and villains, which runs the gamut from big names like Iron Man and Captain America to lesser-known characters like Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark.
Like any other live-service multiplayer title, developer NetEase has promised a continuing wave of support and new content forMarvel Rivals, withvillains like Knull holding much potentialfor future story seasons and a rich assortment of Marvel characters to add as new playable heroes. Fans have already started pitching ideas and concept art for futureMarvel Rivalscontent, including possible designs for belovedX-Mencharacters like Cyclops and Gambit.
In the meantime, NetEase is celebrating both the holiday season andMarvel Rivals’ early success with a new update in preparation for the Winter-themed event that will go live on December 20. Probably one of the biggest updates the game has received so far, this patch is now available to download and addresses numerous bugs and glitches, many of which are connected tocertainMarvel Rivalscharacter abilitieslike Doctor Strange’s Portal Power and Jeff the Shark’s Ultimate move.
Speaking of Jeff the Land Shark, the newly-releasedMarvel Rivalsupdate also serves as a primer for the upcoming “Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival” event, which is set to start on December 20 and run until January 9. Players will take control of Jeff as he spreads snowflakes across the garden in the Yggsgard: Royal Palace map. Jeff will also get a cute, winter-themed alternate skin that will be free to unlock during the event, andotherMarvel Rivalscharacterslike Venom, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Majik will have their own holiday skins available to purchase for a limited time.
The upcomingMarvel RivalsWinter Celebration also allows players to earn Gold and Silver Frost in missions, which can then be used to unlock holiday greeting card decorations. Before all of that, NetEase is getting players ready forthis winter-themedMarvel Rivalsblowoutwith an assortment of fixes and content updates that improve the game’s network stability and address issues with collision detection and convoy mission performance.
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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 RosterChoose 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 DynamicsWith 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 SynergyCoordinate 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 DestructionTear 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 UpdatesThe 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!
