Marvel Rivals Really Could Drive Its Domination Home if It Really Wanted To, and Overwatch 2 Will Be Hoping for Some Mercy
Marvel characters coming together to defend against hordes of enemies may not be exclusive to the MCU if NetEase can figure things out.
Marvel Rivals is all set to bring a whole new era of 6v6 third-person shooting action to life with developer NetEase Games bringing an experience like no other to Marvel fans. With the game’s closed beta earning it a lot of acclaim among players, it is all set to take the fight to one of its most important competitors: Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch 2.
Despite Overwatch 2 having the advantage of time over Marvel Rivals, many players seem to think that the latter is a better option in comparison considering its vibrant gameplay loop and extensive cast of fan-favorite characters.
Marvel Rivals Goes From Strength to Strength
Blizzard Entertainment has indeed been keeping a close eye on Marvel Rivals, with the game’s success prompting it to make changes of its own to Overwatch 2 with the hope of winning back a few disgruntled players to its side. However, Marvel Rivals has forged ahead of its competitors with characters and mechanics that have surpassed all expectations.
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A discussion on the Marvel Rivals subreddit about adding a PvE mode to the game is sure to cause some chaos in the Blizzard camp considering that it scrapped the very same mode early on in Overwatch 2’s development in order to refine its PvP experience – a plan that may not have worked in its favor.
Can Overwatch 2 Ever Catch Up?
While the addition of a PvE mode remains purely speculative at this point as far as Marvel Rivals is concerned, it would certainly allow NetEase to cement its place as the better option against Overwatch 2.
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The post below discusses the possibility of a PvE mode in Marvel Rivals and several responses not only provide ideas on how to make it happen but point to existing details that could make it quite easy to implement.
The discussion was quick to turn against Overwatch 2, with one player pointing out Blizzard Entertainment’s former plan to introduce PvE to the game.
Marvel Rivals‘ unique cast of characters, both powerful and lovable, has likely been a factor in its dominance in the hero-shooter genre – which has been further reinforced by a very positive response to its closed beta.
It seems that not even Helldivers 2 is safe from some fans who believe that Marvel Rivals can be more entertaining over the long term than Arrowhead Game Studios’ flagship title, which has recently received a new lease of life with some timely updates adding highly requested features to the game.
It looks like NetEase has a winner on its hands with Marvel Rivals, and fans would hope that the studio can sustain the success that it has managed to achieve in a crowded genre.
Time will tell if the game can join the all-time greats but it sure is off to a great start!
