Marvel Rivals Rank Reset Mid-Season Proves Too Controversial, Prompting Reversal

Marvel Rivals Reverses Controversial Mid-Season Rank Reset Decision

Following significant player backlash, Marvel Rivals has rescinded its plan for a mid-season rank reset. The developer announced the reversal in Dev Talk 11, a swift response to the negative reception of Dev Talk 10, which detailed a system dropping players four divisions mid-season, every 45 days.

The community voiced concerns that this frequent reset was discouraging for players striving for higher ranks. In response, Marvel Rivals confirmed that there will be no mid-season rank reset. Players will retain their current rank and score from the first half of the season. End-of-season resets, however, will still occur, resulting in a six-division drop.

Other planned updates remain on track. The highly anticipated addition of Human Torch and The Thing, expanding the hero roster to 39, is still scheduled. NetEase Games continues its commitment to releasing two new playable characters per three-month season.

Rewards for players reaching Gold rank and above also remain unchanged. Players achieving Gold will receive a free Invisible Woman costume, while Grandmaster and above will receive Crests of Honor. Additional rewards, including another free costume and Crests of Honor (for Grandmaster and above), will be awarded at the season's conclusion. Balance adjustments are also planned, though specifics are yet to be revealed.

The rapid turnaround on the rank reset decision highlights Marvel Rivals' responsiveness to player feedback. The developers emphasized their commitment to community engagement, stating that player input is crucial in shaping the game's future.

The mid-season update is slated for February 21, 2025. Marvel Rivals is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest news and updates, visit the official Marvel Rivals page.