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If you’ve been browsing theMarvel Rivalsside of the internet lately, you’ll have noticed that people are pulling off some crazy moves out there in the game. And there’s a new one for you to witness. A Doctor Strange player conjured a portal to the sun, blinded the enemy Hawkeye,and rendered him useless.
Does it sound like a bug to you? Because it might be, but still, fans find the play completely bonkers. Whether intentional or accidental, moments like these show us just how creative you can get and how much depth NetEase has put into the game.
Marvel Rivalsplayers are trying out all sorts of wombo combos
Doctor Strange’s portal ability inMarvel Rivalshas a lot of potential for making creative plays. But this new “Solar Flare” tactic is next level. In a clip shared online, a Doctor Strange player opened a portal directly to the sun, blinding the enemy team and their Hawkeye player. While some Reddit users speculate this was a bug already patched weeks ago, it sure is creative.
bro Dr Strange just summoned the SUN through his portal like wtf??pic.twitter.com/w3uxcqKXg3
Another crowd-favorite tactic is the “Thor Railgun,” a powerful combo involving Thor and Doctor Strange. In this strategy, Strange creates a portal on the ground that Thor dives into with his ult to deal devastating damage. And things like this are why the game is so great. As one commenter put it, “These combos with Strange’s teleport always bring a smile to my face.”
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The current meta inMarvel Rivalsheavily favorsthe creative use of hero abilities. Doctor Strange’s portals have become a centerpiece for inventive plays, earning him a solid spot in competitive matches. And his ability to also aid his team through his shields has given him a firm spot in the meta.
With how much fun players are having,Marvel Rivalsis not slowing down soon
Since its launch in January 2024,Marvel Rivalshas defied industry trendsby retaining over 93% of its player base through its first season. The game reached a peak of 644,269 concurrent players at the start of Season 1, surpassing popular shooters likeThe FinalsandOverwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals peaked at 642k players with it’s Season 1 launch, surpassing Apex Legends highest peak of 624k players and becoming Steam’s 14th most-played game ever 👀pic.twitter.com/U1A3IbfsdS
With a solid roster of 35 heroes, the addition of new characters like Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman has only made it better. NetEase Games has also confirmed that we will be getting a new character every six weeks for the foreseeable future. As long as the meta is balanced, we just want to have more fun playing as our favorite characters!
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The success ofMarvel Rivalsshows how important it is to deliver a polished game in the current state of the gaming industry. It also represents the convergence of gaming and pop culture. The seamless integration of Marvel Comics lore, coupled with the innovative implementation of character abilities and gameplay is simply excellent.
As long as NetEase keeps doing what it’s doing, there’s no reason to believe that the game will slow down any time soon. It’s already blown any and all competition out of the water,Overwatch 2included. And everyone is loving it.
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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