Marvel Rivals Unveils Controversial Change to Matchmaking System

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Okay, so have you heard about this whole mess with Marvel Rivals lately? Yeah, that game that’s supposedly keeping us all entertained with superhero battles or whatever. Anyway, the folks at NetEase kinda dropped a bomb recently — some new matchmaking limitations coming in, right when Season 3.5 starts. To say players are losing it is like, probably an understatement.

So here’s the deal: This new stuff is rolling out with Marvel Rivals Season 3.5, which apparently is supposed to keep things exciting. I mean, sure. They’ve got this whole new theme going with Knull — the symbiote god, if that’s your jam. Oh, and Jean Grey/Phoenix is on board now. Feels like when a spinoff adds a character you didn’t know you needed until they showed up, right? Plus, there’s a new map, Klyntar: Celestial Husk, and some duo abilities like Phoenix teaming up with Wolverine, and the Human Torch having a couple too. Not that anyone’s really talking about that part.

Okay, seriously though, everyone’s all up in arms about this restriction thing. If you’re up at Platinum or higher — like, imagine being that good — you can’t roll with a squad of five anymore. Reddit’s been blowing up about it. Some user named smaughh called it “odd.” Understatement much? Over 900 comments from folks who’re sad they can’t play with their full team of friends anymore. What’s life even about if you can’t? Plus, people are escalating this into a whole “smurf account” drama — whatever that means.

Oh, wait, got sidetracked. So, with 3.5 starting, if you’re in Bronze, Silver, or Gold, you can still squad up in teams of five. But hit Platinum, Diamond, or Grandmaster, and you’re cut down to three. And then there are the real pros: Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All ranks can only have two-player teams. Talk about hardcore, right?

Anyway — wait, not anyway — there’s more. Season 3.5 isn’t just about limitations (cough, cough) but listen, they’re adding Blade. Seems cool. Team-Ups have some tweaks — Blade’s hanging with Moon Knight and Cloak & Dagger — plus a new power combo for Adam Warlock and Luna Snow. Fans are buzzing over a new freebie costume for The Thing, throwing a symbiote twist on it. Fun times if fashion’s your thing.

I mean, can we talk about this chaos? Who even comes up with this stuff? Between new characters, maps, and these rules that kinda make your head spin, there’s a lot going on. Maybe too much. Or maybe not enough? Honestly, I can’t even decide.