overwatch has dominated the hero shooter genre ever since its launch in 2016. Although it's a role-based game like Valve's team fortress 2 It came out much earlier than that, overwatch It popularized the hero shooter genre in a way never before seen, and will continue to do so in 2022. overwatch 2 It's far from perfect, but it continues its predecessor's dominance over the genre. but marvel rivals It's here and it's a big opportunity for the champion.
It was released again in December. marvel rivals is a 6v6 hero shooter that puts players in control of some of the most iconic heroes and villains in history. but marvel rivals It takes a lot more than brand awareness. At launch, it will feature 33 playable heroes, 8 maps, and 3 main game modes. marvel rivals It felt like the complete package walked out the door. The work has just begun. marvel rivals Season 1 is set to launch on January 10th, and it's throwing the ball around again with plenty of new content. overwatch 2court of.

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Marvel Rivals is leaving Overwatch 2 in the dust with its heroes.
Marvel Rivals' launch roster has already given Overwatch 2 a run for its money.
At the time of launch, marvel rivals There were a total of 33 playable heroes and villains, each with their own primary fire, unique ability set, special ultimate move, and various unlockable cosmetics. For comparison, overwatch 1 It was released in 2016 with just 12 heroes.
In the years since its debut in 2016, overwatch 1 We continued to grow the roster by adding heroes like Ana, Orisa, Sombra, and Moira. overwatch 1The last update in April 2020 added the damage hero Echo, bringing the total number of heroes in the game to 31. overwatch 2 Released in Early Access in October 2022, the game continues the original's 31 heroes and adds three new heroes: Kiriko, Sojourn, and Junker Queen.
That is, at the time of launch in October 2022 overwatch 2 There were 34 heroes. So launching with 33 heroes, none of which were direct carryovers from previous series, was no small task. marvel rivals.
Marvel Rivals' post-launch plans are putting Overwatch 2 to shame.
But this is just the beginning. marvel rivals. Before launch, developer NetEase promised that a new hero would appear. marvel rivals It's completely free for the season after launch. That promise is being quickly fulfilled: marvel rivals Season 1 is scheduled to release on January 10th and will feature a total of four new playable heroes, all of whom are core members of The Fantastic Four.
It's currently unclear whether all Fantastic Four heroes will be added. marvel rivals There will be four added simultaneously on Season 1's release date, but all four will be added to the roster by the end of the season, which is expected to last about two to three months. overwatch 2's hero release schedule is lacking in comparison.
Two years and three months after the launch of Early Access, overwatch 2 10 new heroes have been added. To break this down further, overwatch 2 Four new heroes were added in 2022, three in 2023, and three in 2024. That is, in just one season. marvel rivals We will be adding more heroes to our roster than the following: overwatch 2 This is usually done all year round. And that's probably just the beginning. marvel rivals' Content release of the year.
By comparing directly overwatch and marvel rivals It's not always fair or necessary, and it's hard to deny that. marvel rivals'Post-launch plans have taken the wind out of me. overwatch 2's voyage, it only gets worse overwatch 2's most recent hero hasn't been a huge hit with fans.