Marvel Rivals Players Outraged Over Controversial Rank Reset System

Marvel Rivals Players Outraged Over Controversial Rank Reset System

By Marcus Chen

February 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Marvel superheroes in action poses

Marvel superheroes in action poses

Marvel Rivals' new rank reset system has sparked significant controversy within the gaming community. NetEase Games announced players will experience rank drops of four divisions at mid-season and six divisions at the start of each new season.

Peni Parker from Marvel Rivals game

Peni Parker from Marvel Rivals game

Key concerns from the community include:

  • Rank resets occurring every 6-7 weeks
  • Difficulty maintaining rank for players with full-time jobs
  • Inconsistent matchmaking quality
  • Lack of clear justification for the changes

Even professional players and streamers, like Eskay, have expressed concerns about keeping up with the frequent resets, noting that "games still aren't recovered from the last reset" and matches in Celestial rank show inconsistent skill levels.

Marvel characters soar over city

Marvel characters soar over city

NetEase's explanation states that "players' ranks during the first half of season are the best indicator of their competitive skills within the season," though the community feels this justification is insufficient. The changes coincide with the addition of new heroes (Human Torch and The Thing), suggesting possible gameplay balance considerations.

The frequency of rank resets particularly impacts:

  • Solo queue players
  • Casual gamers with limited play time
  • Competitive players seeking consistent matchmaking
  • Players who've invested significant time climbing ranks

The community's response may influence future adjustments to this system as the game continues to evolve during its early stages.

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