Marvel Rivals Season 1 Pre-Launch Balance Patch: Significant Tweaks to Characters and Team-Ups
NetEase has unveiled a comprehensive balance patch for Marvel Rivals, impacting various characters and team-up abilities before Season 1's January 10th launch. The adjustments include nerfs, buffs, and refined mechanics, addressing community feedback and preparing the game for the substantial changes Season 1 will bring. This patch ensures a more balanced and engaging experience as players anticipate the arrival of the Fantastic Four.
Marvel Rivals, a popular hero-shooter, has quickly gained traction since its late 2024 release. Its roster of iconic Marvel characters, combined with team-based gameplay featuring payloads, capture points, and powerful abilities, has resonated with players. Season 1 will expand this roster, but this pre-emptive balance patch offers crucial adjustments to existing heroes.
The patch extensively modifies heroes across all categories:
Duelists: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Hela, and Scarlet Witch receive minor nerfs. Conversely, Black Widow, Magik, Moon Knight, Wolverine, and Winter Soldier receive buffs, including health increases and reduced cooldown times. A significant buff to Storm addresses community concerns about her effectiveness, boosting her Bolt Rush damage and Wind Blade projectile speed. Specific changes include:
- Storm: Wind Blade projectile speed increased to 150m/s (from 100m/s), Bolt Rush damage increased to 80 (from 70), and Omega Hurricane ultimate ability now provides a longer-lasting bonus health buff.
- Black Widow: Increased Edge Dancer range and reduced Fleet Foot stamina recovery time.
- Wolverine: Increased base health.
Vanguards: Captain America and Thor receive health boosts, while Venom's Feast of the Abyss damage is increased.
Strategists: Adjustments are made to Cloak & Dagger, Jeff the Land Shark, Luna Snow, Mantis, and Rocket Raccoon, focusing on cooldown reductions and increased healing output.
Team-Up Abilities: Numerous tweaks affect team-up abilities, impacting both passive and active effects. Some team-up season bonuses are reduced, while others see decreased cooldowns.
Detailed Patch Notes: (The detailed patch notes are omitted here for brevity, but they would be included in the full article, mirroring the original input's patch notes section).
This substantial balance patch demonstrates NetEase's commitment to refining Marvel Rivals and ensuring a fair and engaging experience for all players as they prepare for the exciting content of Season 1.
