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It’s been a while since the release ofMarvel Rivals, and it’s fair to say that the game is the king of the hero-shooter genre. Millions of gamers have flocked to enjoy this new offering, and NetEase Games’ constant additions to the title have given them a reason to stay.

Since the release ofMarvel Rivals, the developers have always been under fire due to the allegations that the game’s matchmaking is rigged on purpose with the use of the Engagement Optimized Matchmaking (EOMM) system. However, one fan has decided to fight against these wild claims with hard logic.
Marvel Rivalsplayers prove that matchmaking isn’t rigged
Gamers have always been critical of the EOMM algorithm that’s found in a number of competitive online games. Its whole idea is to promote engagement over fair games; the system crafts scenarios where gamers face both wins and losses.
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Since the release ofMarvel Rivals,players have accused the hero-shooter of using this controversial algorithmto make them feel good when they first jump into the matches. As they’re having fun, they give into buying skins, which ultimately benefits NetEase. However, over on the game’s official subreddit, one player has decided to prove this theory wrong.
A lot of players like to blame their inability to climb up the ranks inMarvel Rivalsdue to the rigged matchmaking. However, if one takes a look at the statistics, the hero-shooter even lets those with a 44% win rate reach high ranks, which means that those who can’t advance are genuinely worse than they think.Marvel Rivals‘ matchmaking isn’t rigged; it’s just showing the players’ true skill levels.

With such clear evidence, it’s time for players to stop accusing NetEase Games of rigging matches inMarvel Rivalsfor the sake of profits.The developer isn’t like its rivals and wouldn’t pushfor such strategies.
Marvel Rivalsplayers want a missing team-up
Team-ups inMarvel Rivalsare one of thegame’s most unique aspects. These allow gamers to coordinate with each other while choosing characters by offering unique benefits based on chosen heroes. These team-ups can give teams passive bonuses and special abilities.
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Over on theMarvel Rivals‘ official subreddit, one player has suggested that NetEase should consider adding a Loki and Thor team-up. Many fans have agreed to this and even shared their own ideas on how this could look like.
One player has suggested that Loki should get a passive healing bonus as it’s one of his weakest abilities. As of now, both brothers are includedin a larger team-up with Hela, who dishes out increased damage when united with siblings.

Other players have also chimed in to suggest that Winter Soldier and Captain America should also have a team-up ability. These two characters have an incredible history of working together in movies, comics, and other mediums.
With that said, do you think NetEase Games is rigging the matchmaking inMarvel Rivals? Let us know in the comments below.

Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
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