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SomeMarvel Rivalsplayers believe the hero shooter is doing a better job of making lesser-known characters popular with fans than recent MCU films and shows.Marvel Rivalshas proven to be a big success for NetEase Games, as it has managed to attract over 40 million people since launch.
As of writing, there are quite a fewMCU skins inMarvel Rivals, but they haven’t always been well-received by fans. Some players were initially taken aback by the price of MCU cosmetics, with some costing as much as $26. The issue wasn’t just with the overall price tag, but the fact that original designs with the same rarity were closer to $22. This caused many fans to criticize NetEase Games, accusing it of charging more for skins simply because they came with the MCU tie-in. Since receiving feedback, the cost of new MCU skins seems to have come down, but the price of existing bundles remained the same.
In a recent post on Reddit, Vanderlyley suggested that NetEase Games' popular hero shooter is doing a better job of making lesser-known heroes a household name than recent MCU movies and shows. While there’s a lot ofcollaboration betweenMarvel Rivalsand the MCUin the way of cosmetics, they both operate independently. The game could have strictly drawn from the wide pool of MCU characters, but the developers opted to bring in heroes like Jeff the Land Shark, Galacta, Luna Snow, and others who haven’t been given any representation in live action films.
Marvel Rivals Is Making Lesser-Known Characters Popular
Furthermore, the game has chosen to highlight its comic book roots by includingteam-ups inMarvel Rivalsthat haven’t even been possible in the MCU, like The Thing’s ability to throw Wolverine across the battlefield. Many fans agreed with Vanderlyley, sharing their own experiences. Several gamers said they were purchasing comics for heroes they’d previously never heard of. Some even claimed it got them to watch MCU movies they’d previously skipped, with one fan exclaiming that they finally understood the love the community has for Iron Man.
Numerous people said they would love to see even more connections between the game and the MCU, suggesting that the movies should capitalize on the success of characters like Jeff the Land Shark and bring them into the films. Many fans are also eager to seemore MCU skins inMarvel Rivals, but a large portion of the community seems just as happy with original designs for characters like Squirrel Girl and Luna Snow, further showing how much the fandom has embraced such heroes. With Season 1 halfway over and more content on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
