Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
NetEase Games’ latest video game,Marvel Rivals, is currently one of the most popular hero shooter games in the world thanks to its engaging, round-based PvP gameplay. The game currently offers an impressive roster of 33 popular characters from Marvel comics, but players are wondering why the studio didn’t feature a single character from this highly popular group of heroes that even got a movie in 2021.
In the Marvel comics, Eternals are a fictional race of humanoids. They first appeared inThe Eternals #1, which was released in July 1976. The characters made their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their own feature film calledEternals. The film was not well-received by the fans but that shouldn’t stop NetEase Games from adding these characters toMarvel Rivalsas they have a lot of potential. It’s unclear why they were left out, but many believe it could have something to do with Chloé Zhao, the director ofEternals.
Eternals aren’t a part ofMarvel Rivals‘ roster
Marvel fans are familiar with the ten superpowered beings known as Eternals: Ajak, Sersi, Ikaris, Kingo, Sprite, Phastos, Makkari, Druig, Gilgamesh, and Thena. Thanks to 2021’sEternals, the group of heroes was popularised among a wider audience, but unfortunately, the film wasn’t the best adaptation as the film received a lot of criticism.
“They should use this as inspiration for Galactus and not Fortnite”: Kevin Feige Fails His Own Franchise, Disrespects 1 Epic Eternals Scene By Canceling All Prospects of a Sequel
The horrible reception of the film ruined the Eternals’ reputation, but it’s strange that Marvel Studios didn’t try to popularise the characters through the 2024 video gameMarvel Rivals. This is probably the best medium to reach Marvel fans and featuring superheroes from the Eternals would’ve created more hype for the heroes.
Many characters are missing from the game’s roster, but the absence of the Eternals is particularly odd because most fans are aware of this group. There are some speculations online that claim that Chloé Zhao could be the reason behind this as her 2021 movieruined Eternals for Marvel fans.
Did NetEase Games exclude Eternals because of Chloé Zhao’s statements?
The reason behind the Eternals’ exclusion was never revealed, and it’s certainly not due to licensing issues because the franchise is completely under Marvel Studios. Many fans online have speculated that Chloé Zhao’s statements could be the reason behind this. In case you don’t know, one of Zhao’s past films was banned in China due to her controversial statements.
“Someone didn’t watch the Captain America trailer”: Many Marvel Fans Still Don’t Know Kevin Feige is Addressing the Biggest ‘Eternals’ Plot Hole in Captain America 4
Zhao’s Oscar-winning 2020 film Nomadland was banned in China because she once criticized the Chinese government. As perTelegrafi, she claimed in a 2013 interview that “China is a country where there are lies everywhere.” For the movie, Zhao won the Academy Award for Best Director at the 93rd Academy Awards. Let’s hope that NetEase Games adds these characters to the game because they have a lot of potential and hopefully, they will redeem themselves.
Farhan Asif
Articles Published :1696
Farhan Asif is a gaming writer at FandomWire who specializes in video games/franchises like Helldivers 2, GTA, and Call of Duty. Apart from 1600+ published articles for FandomWire, he has also written more than 750 articles for AnimatedTimes. He has a passion for coding and is pursuing a degree in computer science. During his free time, Farhan loves to play video games and hopes to create a video game of his own one day.
More from Farhan Asif
“Machines are going to tell us what we are”: 6 Years Ago, A PlayStation Exclusive Asked Us a Haunting Question About A.I. We Still Don’t Know the Answer To
Flying Hulks? Helldivers 2 Players Are Shaken by This New Automaton Upgrade
Forza Horizon 5 Cars & Coffee Week 2 ‘Autumn’ Guide – Best Tips To Unlock All Rewards
Recommended
Is Apple TV+’s Carême Renewed for Season 2? Details Inside
Chris Pratt Thriller Dominates Global Streaming Amid Pro-RFK Jr Stance
“Oh I f**king love her”: Margaret Qualley’s Dad Made an Aubrey Plaza Confession That Stunned Her
Gen V Season 2: Total Episodes and Finale Date Revealed
We Were Liars Season 1 Ending Explained: Who Does Cadence Accidentally Kill?
Seth Rogen Had to Apologize for Comparing Clint Eastwood’s Biggest Movie to Inglourious Basterds
EternalsMarvel RivalsNetEase Games
