Marvel Rivals' Invisible Woman Is Breaking Bot Matches

Sue Storm's uncanny superpowers are now being used as a tool to thwart Marvel Rivals' bot lobby problem, something players have been pushing back against. One player, in particular, has discovered a way to uncover bots during matches by using Sue Storm's invisible abilities. The new character is just one part of Marvel Rivals' recent update, though her bot-seeking powers are likely not an intended part of her kit.

Marvel Rivals' unique blend of team-based objectives and satisfying third-person shooter mechanics hit the mark for many players, with the game cultivating a massive fan base since its initial release. The continued success of the game is due in large part to consistent and significant updates from its developer NetEase, with Marvel Rivals recently entering its new Season 1 update cycle. This new season brought with it new modes and maps, as well as a new battle pass, though the most notable addition has been the introduction of both Mister Fantastic and Sue Storm, the latter of which may actually help players figure out if they are in one of Marvel Rivals' dreaded bot lobbies.

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Reddit user barky616 shared their rather clever method of identifying potential bots during matches, though the strategy hinges on Sue Storm's invisible ability. Players will find a staircase on one of Marvel Rivals' Asgard maps, and while it is primarily used by most to quickly get back into the action, the player discovered that it may also help reveal if there are bots in-game. While invisible as Sue Storm, the player stood in front of the staircase, causing the enemy team to get stuck.

Player Uses Sue Storm to Find Bots in Marvel Rivals

One would think real opponents would simply move or attack, but Hulk, Adam Warlock, and Winter Soldier all stand perfectly still, possibly confirming that there are bots in certain Marvel Rivals matches. Players started pushing back against potential bots in online matches last month. While NetEase has not made any official statement regarding its use of bots, the practice isn't unprecedented, with fellow live-service game Fortnite utilizing bots in a variety of ways.

Marvel Rivals Season 1 cycle is in full effect, and as previously mentioned, the new update has brought a plethora of upgrades and changes for players other than enjoy. Aside from Marvel Rivals' two new characters, players can now play several new game modes, including the game's new Doom Match, which essentially acts as a free-for-all deathmatch among 12 people. Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is expected to run for roughly three months, winding down sometime in April, meaning players have a hefty amount of time to enjoy the current crop of new additions as well as upcoming mid-season updates.

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