Marvel Rivals players unite: Demanding free heroes in upcoming game

Marvel Rivals is a new, never-before-seen multiplayer game where heroes and villains of the Marvel universe are playing their way to victory.

Closed beta testing allowed thousands of players to test out features and provide valuable feedback.

Players come together to demand future characters be free. There was recently an in-game poll held on how players would like to unlock new characters, with a majority voting for "All heroes obtained for free."

This goes to show the community cares about the accessibility and fun of having all players have a good game.

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Some players have raised concerns regarding how the monetisation of the game will be done, given the feeling that some characters are set to be paywalled similar to other free-to-play live-service titles with similar criticisms lobbied their way.

Players are calling for the game's developers, NetEase, to release new characters for free. Some suggested that it makes money from alternate skins and other character cosmetics instead of heroes.

The community is hopeful that the feedback will be heard and the game designed with players in mind.

The closed beta test and survey demonstrate the importance of player feedback in game development. By listening to their concerns, NetEase can create a game that is enjoyable and accessible for all players.