In recent weeks, players who prefer the Strategist role in Marvel Rivals have faced some tough challenges. Healing in the game isn’t easy, especially when Spider-Man suddenly swoops in and sends you back to your starting point with an uppercut. Fast heroes currently dominate, so Strategist players find themselves hustling just to keep up. However, some relief might be on the horizon with the upcoming mid-season patch.
NetEase addressed this issue in a recent developer update, noting that ever since season 2 kicked off, support players have been struggling. Heroes with great mobility, like Iron Fist, have been gaining the upper hand, forcing Strategists to be extra vigilant about their teammates’ health and position themselves carefully across the map.
To ease the burden on support players, NetEase plans to boost their attack power, which should create more diverse team strategies. They’re also planning to make Groot and Captain America slightly easier to defeat. Plus, one of Spider-Man’s most problematic moves, the uppercut, will be adjusted to make it a bit less effective.
Expect this patch to roll out in early May, and it will introduce Ultron as a new addition to the roster. According to some official previews, Ultron will take on the role of a Strategist.
NetEase is pacing itself when it comes to introducing new heroes, and these timely updates are crucial for keeping the game balanced. The team expressed its intention to avoid drastic changes, preferring instead to make incremental tweaks. Empowering support players to stand their ground is a promising start without compromising the thrill for those who prefer playing aggressive hunters.
