Marvel Rivals Developers Adjust to Community Pressure Amid Support Strike
“We aim to be cautious.” Proceeds to buff all the Strategists.
It has been over a week since streamer Necros stirred up controversy within the Marvel Rivals community after labeling support players as “idiots” and “morons.” This incident prompted many players to shun the support role in competitive matches, leading to discontent among Strategists.
Initially, I presumed that this strike would lose momentum, as many similar online movements do. Surprisingly, the Marvel Rivals developers quickly responded.
In a recent blog post, they announced upcoming buffs aimed at certain Strategists to elevate their performance levels, which will lead to improved team dynamics. “In the upcoming patch, we will enhance the damage capabilities of certain Strategists…” said the developers. This change is set against the backdrop of major shifts in how competitive games are being fought, moving away from old strategies prioritized by the advantages of support roles.
Despite the considerations for balance, the developers acknowledged the ongoing issues go beyond simple tweaks. “We aim to be cautious to enhance the experience of certain heroes without drastically altering the overall meta.”
This acknowledgment of player feedback signals a promising direction for the game, yet we will have to wait and see how these changes pan out for competitive play.
