Summary
ManyOverwatch 2players have voiced their displeasure with the live service game afterMarvel Rivalsannounced more characters joining its roster. AlthoughMarvel Rivalshas only been out since December, it’s already introducing heroes at a faster rate thanOverwatch 2.
WhenOverwatch 2was 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 2is also a live service titlethat 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 Rivalshas followed a similar formula since its December release but is already astonishing many fans with the number of heroes being introduced.
Twitter user KelskiY is among manyOverwatch 2fans voicing their opinion on the lack of new heroes compared toMarvel Rivals. Their tweet regarded the announcement of the Fantastic Four coming toMarvel Rivalssoon, 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 comparedMarvel Rivals' hero releases toOverwatch 2. Since its launch,Overwatch 2has added 10 heroes to its roster, whileMarvel Rivalsis set to eclipse this number in its first year. KelskiY has pointed out that theMarvel Rivals' Fantastic Four seasonis set to introduce more characters to the game thanOverwatch 2does in a full year.
Overwatch 2 Players Are Envious of Marvel Rivals' Hero Releases
ThoughOverwatch 2set the modern standard for a live service hero shooter,Marvel Rivalsis 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. WhileMarvel Rivalsis introducing new heroes rapidly, it’s drawing from a vast catalog of established characters, unlikeOverwatch 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, someleakedMarvel Rivalscharactersinclude Valkyrie, Blade, and Ultron.
WithOverwatch 2seeing dwindling player numbers since the release ofMarvel Rivals, the latter may become the top hero shooter. AsBlizzard continues to updateOverwatch 2, the hero release schedule may be improved to matchMarvel Rivals.
Overwatch 2
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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.
