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Marvel Rivalsis the new hero shooter from NetEase Games and has been a massive hit since its December 6 launch. The game’s vibrant visuals, diverse character roster, and faithful nods to Marvel lore have drawn widespread praise with it getting 10 million players within the first 72 hours. However, it’s not without any issues.
If you’ve been anOverwatchplayer for a while, you’ll know the pain of not having role queue in a hero shooter game. And that’s exactly what’s happening inMarvel Rivalsright now as ranked games are being filled with imbalanced team compositions. But despite community complaints, the devs have no intentions of adding role queue anytime soon.
Marvel Rivalsisn’t getting role queue anytime soon
The concept of role queue is familiar to fans of competitive hero shooters, where players can lock in roles like tank, damage, or support during matchmaking. InMarvel Rivals, characters are classified into Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. But without restrictions,many teams end up unbalanced.
🚨 “Right now, we’re not considering a role queue,”Marvel Rivals Dev offers an update on role queue:“From the data we’re seeing in our back end, things are going pretty solid”pic.twitter.com/5tkEpGhIpZ
Guangyun ‘Guangguang’ Chen, the game’s creative director, recently addressed the role queue debate in an interview withDot Esports. “Right now, we’re not considering a role queue,” Chen stated. He explained that the team’s goal is to prioritize player freedom to pick their favoriteMarvelsuperheroes without being constrained by rigid role assignments.
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Despite the controversy,Marvel Rivalshas enjoyed unprecedented success in a genre dominated by giants likeOverwatch. The game’s accessible free-to-play model, coupled with a star-studded roster of 33 Marvel characters, has been a key factor in its rapid rise. Unlike many live-service games,Marvel Rivalslaunched with all characters unlocked with no payment barrier. This consumer-friendly approach has been a hit.
Another factor driving the game’s popularity is its clear passion for the source material. Fans have praised the attention to detail in character design, with abilities and animations that faithfully reflect the personalities and powers of Marvel’s heroes and villains. Combined with free seasonal content like skins and maps,Marvel Rivalshas managed to avoid the “cash grab” label often associated with live-service games.
There are pros and cons but for now we have to trust NetEase
NetEase views its hero designs as flexible and multi-functional rather than strictly adhering to the traditional tank-healer-DPS archetype seen in other games likeOverwatch.For example, characters like Cloak & Dagger can be used as healers while also dealing damage. And who knows what kind of creativity will beput into upcoming characters?
But players argue that without a role queue, matches are too dependent on individual players’ willingness to adapt. Fans point outOverwatch’snotorious GOATS meta where an absence of role limits led to unbalanced, chaotic games. For many players, having a role queue is a given and not implementing it is a step backwards.
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While NetEase has shown no immediate intention of adding a role queue, the developers remain open to observing player behavior and adjusting accordingly. Chen noted that the team is closely monitoring emerging team compositions and their impact on gameplay.
Still, the question remains whether NetEase will eventually reconsider its stance on role limits. Fans have pointed out thatOverwatch, often seen asMarvel Rivals’ closest competitor, didn’t have role limits for three years before adopting the system in response to player demand. Some believe Marvel Rivals may follow a similar trajectory as the meta evolves and community feedback grows louder.
Have you been playingMarvel Rivalssince its launch? Do you think it needs role queue? Let us know in the comments!
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.
