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NetEase Games has released official patch notes for an update coming toMarvel Rivalson March 27.Marvel Rivalsis currently nearing the end of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which has players looking toward the future. According to several dataminers, Season 2 of the popular hero shooter may launch as soon as April 11.
While NetEase Games has experienced a lot of success withMarvel Rivals, it has also received some criticism from fans. Many gamers have complained about the state of flying heroes in the title, claiming that there are very few ways to counter the combination of Storm, Human Torch, andIron Man inMarvel Rivals. This seems to be an especially hot issue among fans who primarily play Vanguard characters. A recent update also unintentionally nerfed the hero Peni Parker, which the developers acknowledged in the game’s official Discord channel. Despite these issues, the title has largely continued to generate a lot of praise, with many fans feeling the positives far outweigh the negatives.
In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games gave players a first look at the patch notes for the upcomingMarvel Rivalsupdate on March 27. It’s important to mention that there will be no downtime associated with the update, meaning people will be able to play uninterrupted. The notes mention that fans will soon be able to claim an April Fool’s Day Easter egg, though there’s no word on what the reward will be. Gamers will be able to claim the prize by completingGalacta’s Cosmic Adventure inMarvel Rivalsand collecting the item between April 1 and April 4.
Marvel Rivals Reveals March 27 Patch Notes
The patch notes also mention that the developer has managed to fix an ongoing issue withMarvel Rivals' Human Torch, which would sometimes cause his primary attack to miss when it should have registered as a hit. The popular hero shooter has also managed to smooth out issues where players would get stuck on map terrain along with numerous other bugs and glitches.
NetEase Games will also be releasingtwo new skins inMarvel Rivals' shopon March 27. The Fist of Vengeance costume gives Moon Knight a new look based on the character’s outfit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile, Black Panther will be receiving a new outfit called Thrice-Cursed King, which gives the hero a vampire makeover. It’s a fearsome new look that may imply that Black Panther has joined Dracula’s army in the story for Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. With a whole new update to look forward to and even more content on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
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