Marvel Rivals to Introduce Highly Requested Quality of Life Update

Marvel Rivals is about to see a new dimension added to its gameplay with the introduction of Lord Icons on the hero selection wheel. This means that when the update hits, players can flaunt their favorite characters before a match starts, making it easier to swiftly pick their go-to heroes. This change didn’t just materialize out of thin air; it was the result of numerous fan requests on the game’s subreddit. Luckily, the development team took note of the fans’ voices and is already pushing forward with this feature.

The buzz around Lord Icons has been persistent since Marvel Rivals launched. These icons have been embraced by some players as cool status symbols, while others argue they contribute to online toxicity. Critics point out that earning these icons isn’t necessarily a badge of skill, as acquiring them often demands more time than talent, giving players fodder to taunt others. Regardless of this debate, it seems the devs are pleased with their functionality and are planning to make them an even bigger part of the game in future updates.

In other news, VideoGamer highlighted a tweet from Marvel Games’ executive producer, Danny Koo, who confirmed that Lord Icons will soon join the character wheel. As part of the annoucement of season two, titled “Hellfire Gala,” Koo informed a fan that implementing this feature is indeed on their to-do list. Although he didn’t specify when exactly the roll-out would happen, many expect it to launch in the upcoming Season 2.5 patch, which is geared towards quality-of-life improvements. Gamers can look forward to this update probably hitting around late May.

Marvel Rivals had already impressed its fanbase by introducing hero proficiency icons to the heroes tab, showing that the developers listen to player feedback. This simple yet welcome addition helped keep track of character development, especially for those trying to master multiple heroes. Now, with the addition of Lord Icons to this system, players are once again applauding the developers for responding to their requests. There’s hope that with this new integration, players will be more motivated to pursue these icons, especially if they are linked to the skins they’ve unlocked.

However, there are still some criticisms floating around about the proficiency system’s offerings. Some players dream of a more diverse array of rewards, suggesting a higher proficiency level beyond Lord with even tougher challenges. Others are keen to see more than one Lord Icon per character, potentially themed to match unlocked skins. It’s still uncertain how many of these fan-driven suggestions will be taken up by the development team, but one thing is clear: the conversation between players and developers remains active and vibrant.