There are plenty of reasons why Marvel Rivals has been so popular. Whether it's the balanced gameplay, packed content roadmap, or even the cakey behinds, there are a lot of reasons to love the hero shooter. However, one of the main reasons why the community has stuck with the game – and why it has managed to hold onto its player base better than any other multiplayer – is because the devs listen to them.
No matter how NetEase tries to reset expectations, there will be a lot of disappointment in Marvel Rivals' future.
NetEase has set a precedent when it comes to player feedback. For instance, when fans weren't happy about the mid-season rank reset, the devs walked back the plan, even though players regretted it later. The devs even doubled down on the cakes with the Venom twerk emote and new skins. Another instance was noted today, and it's related to Doctor Strange's zombie skin.
The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness skin was advertised everywhere with the additional zombie hands, making it one of the Sorcerer Supreme's best skins. However, upon purchase, the additional hands were not visible in-game. This caused a stir among the community, with...