Summary
- Peni Parker's Arachno-Mines allowed a player to secure a kill before a Marvel Rivals match even started.
- The community expressed surprise that the mines could travel far enough through the air to reach the enemy spawn.
- New characters could bring new strategies in upcoming Marvel Rivals seasons.
One Marvel Rivals player recently used Peni Parker’s Arachno-Mines to earn a kill before the match had even begun. With so many players continuing to play Marvel Rivals on platforms like Steam, clips of unusual strategies have been posted online as gamers look for ways to keep their opponents guessing.
At least one of these notable strategies centers around Peni Parker, a Vanguard character in Marvel Rivals. With a high pick rate in both Competitive and Quickplay, she has become a common presence on the battlefield. One reason for her popularity is her kit, which revolves around her SP//dr mech. In addition to her Cyber-Web Cluster Normal Attack, Peni Parker features abilities like Cyber-Web Snare, Cyber-Bond, and Arachno-Mine to help control areas on the map.
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Recently, a player known as Sark00_ on Reddit shared an unusual, yet potentially effective, play they had come up with using Peni Parker’s Arachno-Mines. As seen in the clip, the player launched their mines an incredibly long distance across the map, allowing them to place them near the enemy spawn before the match even started. Using this technique, the player managed to kill an opposing Psylocke before the countdown for the match had finished. When sharing the post to the game’s subreddit, they said this would be a normal setup play for them in future matches when playing as Peni Parker in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rival's Player Shares Peni Parker Arachno-Mine Play
Unsurprisingly, this play has caught the attention of the game’s active community, gaining more than 5.1K upvotes. In the comments, many players expressed their surprise that the Arachno-Mines in Marvel Rivals could be launched so far across the map. According to Sark00_, the mines could be shot even further by getting a boost in momentum from a web. It is worth noting that the player killed by the mines was suspected to be a bot, meaning the strategy's effectiveness might be lesser when facing real players. However, most players would likely not expect to run into an enemy mine before a match began. While some users in the comments thought this Peni Parker mine trick would get patched in a future Marvel Rivals update, others said it was unlikely to be a big enough issue.
It will be interesting to see what other plays are shared online in the coming days. The Thing and the Human Torch are coming to the hero shooter in the coming weeks, so even more strategies might appear. In addition, even more heroes have been teased via various Marvel Rivals leaks, meaning fans have lots to look forward to in subsequent seasons.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
