Marvel Rivals Dev Reveals Whether There Are Plans for a PvE…

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NetEase Games, developers of Marvel Rivals, have no plans for a PVE mode despite player demand.
Marvel Rivals has become a successful multiplayer game with millions of players enjoying PVP battles.
The possibility of a "lighter mode" with a sense of PVE in Marvel Rivals is being considered by the development team.

NetEase Games, developers of hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals, do not have definite plans to add a PVE mode to the game. Marvel Rivals launched in late 2024, and to date has exclusively featured competitive PVP play.

Despite being less than three months old, Marvel Rivals has already proven itself as a solid multiplayer hit. Millions of players have given the game a try, often picking favorites from the large Marvel Rivals playable roster. Even players who haven't played the game appreciate seeing the Marvel Rivals versions of popular characters, speculating about who could join the roster next or how the game will justify the spectacle of heroes and villains teaming up against each other.

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By Matthew O’Dwyer

One particular topic of fan discussion is player-versus-environment play (PVE). Marvel Rivals PVE is a particularly persistent recurring request among many fans. But in an interview with IGN, Marvel Rivals Producer Weicong Wu dampened some hopes of a PVE mode in the near future. While acknowledging audience desire, Wu said that a "hardcore" PVE experience would be "totally different" from Marvel Rivals as it exists now.

Marvel Rivals Developer Has No Solid Plans for PVE Yet

One telling part of Wu's response is the reference to "hardcore PVE" in Marvel Rivals. Indeed, like Marvel Rivals, most hero shooters don't have dedicated single-player or cooperative campaign modes. Even Blizzard, a pioneer of the hero shooter genre, effectively canceled its plans to put a PVE campaign in Overwatch 2. Making a distinct and enjoyable PVE experience requires a different approach to design compared to that for a competitive team-based game like Marvel Rivals, which might be beyond NetEase Games' current capacity.

However, not all hope is lost for the prospect of fans eventually seeing some form of PVE in Marvel Rivals. In the same comment, Wu did say that the development team is "continually experimenting" with new gameplay approaches that can work with Marvel Rivals. He referred to the possibility of a "lighter mode" that conveys a "lighter sense" PVE, but stopped short of describing what that mode might be.

It looks like that despite Marvel Rivals doing things few hero shooters manage, PVE isn't going to be on that list just yet. But given the talk of experimentation, it seems that NetEase Games is well aware of the demand, hinting that fans of co-op or more narrative-focused content shouldn't give up hope for the future.

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OpenCritic Reviews: Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%

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Released: December 6, 2024
ESRB: T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s): NetEase Games
Publisher(s): NetEase Games

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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 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.

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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!