Summary
- Fans are frustrated with Marvel Rivals' Valentine's Day event.
- Players have a chance to win the 60th Anniversary Bundle during the event by joining Quick Matches and entering the same lobby as a sponsored streamer.
- However, players have reported instances of fellow fans joining lobbies only to leave them immediately, or intentionally throwing matches so they can try again.
Fans of Marvel Rivals have taken to social media to express frustration with NetEase Games' Valentine's Day Streamer Giveaway Event, stating that it is ruining their experience with the popular hero shooter. Marvel Rivals is preparing to launch its large mid-season update on February 21, which will add new heroes, a map, and balance changes to the game.
The Valentine's Day Streamer Giveaway Event is a limited promotion in which players have the opportunity to win the 60th Wedding Anniversary Bundle in Marvel Rivals. The cosmetic bundle includes new costumes for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, along with nameplates, emotes, and a shared MVP screen. NetEase Games recently announced that fans could win the bundle for free by joining Quick Matches for a limited period of time and entering the same lobby as one of its sponsored streamers. Marvel Rivals ran a similar event shortly after the hero shooter's launch, though at that time winners were able to choose which bundle they wanted to receive.
Marvel Rivals Fans Are Unhappy With Captain America: Brave New World Promotion
Marvel Rivals fans take to social media to express their displeasure with the hero shooter's upcoming promotion with Captain America: Brave New World.
In recent posts on Reddit, some fans have called NetEase Games' Valentine's Day Giveaway Event "one of the worst ideas" they've seen in a game. While the event is designed to give players a chance to win free skins in Marvel Rivals, many gamers are experiencing issues as they try to play Quick Match. In an attempt to join the same lobby as one of the sponsored streamers, numerous players are entering matches and trying to end them as quickly as possible. Gamers have reported instances of fellow fans joining lobbies only to leave them immediately, or intentionally throwing matches so they can try again.
Marvel Rivals’ Giveaway Is Causing Trouble for Quick Match Players
Marvel Rivals' giveaway has received a lot of attention from the community, with many players tuning in to streams in order to try and join a Quick Match at the same time as one of the sponsored content creators. Furthermore, the giveaway takes place during limited windows of time and on specific servers, creating issues for players who normally play on those servers due to their region. Some gamers complained that the Frankfurt servers were overwhelmed with people joining and leaving matches due to the event.
This isn't the first time Marvel Rivals has courted controversy, as the developers recently stated that players would have their ranks reset in the middle of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Fortunately, mere hours after the announcement, NetEase Games altered its plans due to player feedback. Similarly, the popular hero shooter announced that players will have the entire season to earn Invisible Woman's Blood Shield skin, which was set to become unavailable with the mid-season update. Despite a few hiccups, many players are feeling optimistic about the future of Marvel Rivals.
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
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
