Overwatch 2 Players Discuss How Marvel Rivals Could Encourage Improvement from Blizzard

The Closed Beta of Marvel Rivals has sparked discussions among Overwatch 2 players regarding the chances of the new hero shooter becoming a serious competitor for Blizzard’s renowned game.

The ongoing Closed Beta, scheduled to end on August 5th, has granted numerous players access to the game. In response to the struggle some players have faced in obtaining access, developer NetEase has assured that more keys will be made available. The high demand for keys bodes well for the future of Rivals.

Marvel Rivals has captured the interest of the Overwatch community due to its striking similarities to the latter game.

A lot of dedicated OW fans are curious about whether the superhero game will be able to compete with or even surpass Overwatch 2, especially considering the numerous controversies that have caused frustration among its player community.

After the Closed Beta has become more accessible to a larger audience, Overwatch enthusiasts concur that, although NetEase’s hero shooter is enjoyable, Marvel Rivals should strive to rival Overwatch instead of attempting to surpass it.

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Ever since the Closed Beta started, Marvel Rivals has been receiving positive feedback, especially when compared to Blizzard’s hero shooter. As pointed out by a user on X/Twitter, “It improves on what Overwatch is without hesitation.”

“According to another, they truly understood why Overwatch was enjoyable in my opinion.”

Despite initial skepticism about the title being a “blatant Overwatch ripoff,”one player’s opinion changed after they were able to play the game. They now enjoy the game more and have been won over by its appeal.

A discussion on a subreddit dedicated to Overwatch witnessed players diving deeper in an attempt to determine if Marvel Rivals could truly rival Overwatch.

A top comment on the post states, “I view it as more of an alternative for when I want something slightly different, rather than a complete replacement.”The user also noted that Marvel Rivals is currently in beta and added, “It took some time for OW to reach its current state as well.”

Marvel Rivals’ Team-Up Skills have received praise for bringing a unique element to the well-known gameplay. One user even expressed their desire for Overwatch to adopt a similar feature, stating, “It would be great if Overwatch incorporated something like this, where two players work together to control one character.”

Despite being in its early stages, Marvel Rivals has given players hope that it can coexist with Overwatch 2. According to one player, if we are fortunate, this may put pressure on Blizzard to deliver an even better gaming experience.