Over the weekend, Marvel Rivals hosted one of its first tournaments on Twitch. However, several streamers expressed dissatisfaction with the event’s handling, particularly regarding last-minute rule changes that affected team match-ups.

YouTuber Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, a participant in the Twitch Rivals tournament, commented visibly frustrated about the imbalance in team formations, questioning the event’s organization. Valkyrae stated:

“Which Twitch staff member do I need to talk to? I don’t understand how this happened. I waited five years to play in a Twitch Rival for this to happen? This is insane. Who planned this garbage?”

Reports indicate that Twitch altered the rules to allow teams with higher-ranked players just a week before the tournament, which angered many streamers who felt it made the competition unfair. One noted that the shift turned a fun event into a professional contest, with seasoned players dominating less experienced ones.

Despite the frustrations, the event featured a $200,000 prize pool, attracting top talent and audience engagement. Ultimately, Team Hogzmr emerged as the winner, dedicating their success to captain Dokibird, who was forced to withdraw due to further changes in the team’s composition rules.

While this event was entertaining, it highlighted persistent issues in Twitch Rivals tournaments, reminding participants of the challenges faced in competitive gaming environments.