According to Marvel Rivals director Guangyun Chen, the RAM reduction feature is a lot of work and can't be brought in with a small patch
Executive producer Danny Koo has also reiterated that Marvel Rivals remains unique in the market because it doesn't have role queue.
Battle it out with 12 copies of Mister Fantastic, or engage in some turret defense with a team of Punishers in the upcoming event.
"Both Marvel Rivals and Overwatch are excellent superhero shooters, and the market is large enough to accommodate both games."
NetEase CEO and founder William Ding allegedly had issues with the rights costs for using heroes like Wolverine and Spider-Man.
Everstone's Where Winds Meet also surpassed 15 million players on PC and mobile devices since launching in China in December 2024.
Ben Grimm assails opponents with punches and can leap to close the distance. He's also adept at destroying environmental structures.
NetEase assured that the hero shooter's "core development team" in China remains "fully committed to delivering an exceptional experience."
Marvel Rivals developers based in the US have been let go by NetEase Games despite the hero shooter's massively successful launch.
Hurl fire from afar, which lingers on the ground, knock back threats or unleash numerous blazing tornadoes as Johnny Storm.
Embark through the new vampire-infested map to save Ratatoskr and end Dracula's eternal night (or oppose those attempting to do so).
"Whenever we find that we could provide great performance for our game on Switch 2, we're open to that," says producer Weicong Wu.
Director Aaron Keller is "excited" about competing with NetEase's shooter, and wants to shake things up with the forthcoming season 15.
While players have previously discovered assets in the hero shooter's files that would indicate a PvE mode, it's not in the works.
When the season's second half begins on February 21st, players will retain their Competitive ranks and scores from the first half.
The studio behind Marvel Rivals has been seemingly working on a PvE mode, complete with a full boss fight, if recent leaks are to be believed.
The next two heroes for NetEase's hero shooter will coincide with "major balance adjustments" and a rank reset for Ranked play.
Issues like players getting stuck in "unique terrain," Ultimate abilities not working properly and more have been resolved.
While NetEase Games wants Marvel Rivals to have a competitive scene, it wants the game to be for everyone, and will balance it accordingly.
NetEase's hero shooter will add the suit to commemorate the PC release of Insomniac and Sony's open-world superhero sequel.
The studio behind Marvel Rivals would prefer to let players figure out their own team comps by offering a larger roster.
NetEase aims to release a new hero every 1.5 months in its successful hero shooter, according to game director Guangyun Chen.
NetEase's successful hero shooter has reached a new player milestone, exceeding its previous best by nearly 200,000 players.
Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman have joined the roster, while a new Arcade Mode map and graphical options are also available.
With New York City under Dracula's thrall, Doctor Strange's home base serves as a sanctuary with dimensional anomalies.
Susan Storm is a Strategist but possesses plenty of skills to secure kills and troll the enemy team like her signature invisibility.
Reed Richards is a Duelist who utilizes his super-stretching powers to hit enemies, slam them together and even reflect projectiles.
The new season adds the Fantastic Four as playable heroes as Dracula plunges New York City into eternal darkness and misery.
Blizzard's hero shooter peaked at roughly 65,000 viewers in the last 30 days, dropping nearly half from its November 2024 peak.
Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Woman, and the Human Torch hang out while a Blood Moon looms over New York City.
Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Venom, and Magik also get new holiday-themed cosmetics in the store, available until January 17th.
NetEase Games' free-to-play 6v6 hero shooter continues to attract a sizeable crowd across all platforms.
Despite the success of Rivals, game director Thaddeus Sasser says it's "really hard to tell ahead of time" if a game will succeed.
NetEase has also confirmed another patch is in development and coming soon to the hero shooter with more fixes and new content.
Available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, NetEase's free-to-play competitive multiplayer title is off to an incredible start.
The free-to-play multiplayer title sees a strong first-day response on PC via Steam. It's also available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
NetEase Games' free-to-play hero shooter brings together dozens of Marvel heroes and villains, and is available now on PC and consoles.
The paid Battle Pass of Season 0 will cost about $5 due to its shorter length, with future seasons doubling in price and content.
Pre-loading is available now for the upcoming hero shooter on Xbox consoles, ahead of its release for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on December 6.
"The Best There Is" has finally been confirmed for the hero shooter, acting as a Duelist who rips opponents apart with his claws.
The two-in-one Strategist hero sees Dagger healing her allies while Cloak can protect them and temporarily banish enemies.
Natasha Romanoff specializes in long-range fire with her Ultimate slowing enemies, but she can also defend herself at melee range.
Additionally, PlayStation Plus users will also receive exclusive access to Venom-themed cosmetics for Peni Parker.
The game's PS5 and PS5 Pro versions will also feature a High Frame Rate Mode that will run the game at 120 FPS, NetEase Games has revealed.
Lin Lie is the living weapon - a Duelist who excels at close-range combat with devastating combos and even a self-healing ability.
Doreen is a Duelist who fights at range with a slingshot. She can also temporarily pin down enemies and launch a stampede of squirrels.
The final roster of playable heroes in the upcoming free-to-play hero shooter has been revealed before its launch on December 6th.
The free-to-play hero shooter launches on December 6th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. It features 33 playable heroes and eight maps.
A new Conquest map in Tokyo 2099 is also confirmed alongside a brand new Practice Range when the hero shooter launches next week.
Lead combat designer Zhiyong discusses improved sound effects and public competitive data for all heroes, like win and pick rates.
Equipped with his signature bow, Hawkeye is a Duelist who excels at charged shots, explosive spreads, and deflecting with his katana.
The free-to-play title will have a server node selector to choose multiple servers when matchmaking, thus reducing wait times.
This alternate version of Wakanda has advanced extensively, but the city still retains the heart and culture of its people.
The hero shooter will also feature eight maps for Competitive and Quick Match modes, a practice range, and a Conquest map at launch.
Each new season will bring new heroes, maps, Team-Up abilities, and battle passes, NetEase Games says.
The hero shooter's latest revealed Duelist ricochets projectiles between enemies, which deals more damage with each bounce.
Marc Spector joins the battle, wielding the powers of Khonshu to disrupt the battlefield in NetEase's upcoming hero shooter.
Based on Peach Momoko's Demon Days: X-Men, Sai is a Duelist, utilizing stealth and quick slashes to take down the opposition.
Seemingly based on Demon Days: X-Men by Peach Momoko, the psychic is capable of teleportation and lightning-fast strikes.
"Then we throw in some curveballs for the rest and dig deep to bring ancient characters back to the forefront," says executive producer Danny Koo.
NetEase's hero shooter is coming to PC and current-gen consoles this December, but Switch and mobile releases aren't yet part of the plan.
Coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, NetEase also confirms that all heroes will be free-to-play at launch and "beyond."
Marvel Rivals joins the growing list of games that have been confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live, which is scheduled for August 20.
"However, the expansive capabilities of Marvel’s characters provided us with abundant opportunities for exploration and utilization," the developer says.
Gwen Poole's singing pet is brand new to the hero shooter's roster, though his kit and abilities have yet to be detailed.
Penny Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Iron Man, Magick, Magneto, and Black Panther also team up to fight against an army of Doom-Bots.
NetEase Games' upcoming hero shooter seems to be generating quite a bit of excitement, if the player numbers for its ongoing closed beta are anything to go by.
The Strategist type hero will take to the battlefield with quantum magic, with his primary focus being on supporting allies.
Leap onto enemies, bind them with the symbiote's tendrils or dive underground and emerge with a massive bite as the Vanguard.
As a Duelist, Spider-Man closes in on opponents and pulls them close for combos. He's playable in the closed beta on July 23rd.
"We've heard that the audience has already suggested this several times, so we're looking into it," says game director Thad Sasser.
The upcoming 6v6 hero shooter, which was recently also announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, is getting a closed beta next month.
NetEase Games has also unveiled two new playable characters for the multiplayer game in the form of Venom and Adam Warlock.
According to the Marvel Rivals closed alpha contract, players weren't allowed to criticise the game or even make satirical content based on it.
The datamine indicates that there are a lot more playable characters in Marvel Rivals than the closed alpha announcement revealed.
Featuring a blend of futuristic and traditional Japanese environments, a giant multiversal rift in the sky, and more.
The hero shooter's closed alpha will feature 19 playable characters, including Hela, Spider-Man, Loki, Punisher, Iron Man, and more.
Heroes and villains battle in the map's stunning environments, while a background painting teases an alliance between Loki and Surtr.
Playable characters include Spider-Man, Hulk, Magneto, Iron Man and many more, with Team-Up Skills and destructible environments.
As per leaks, the game, titled Marvel Rivals, is a 6v6 hero shooter developed by NetEase, due out in 2025.
