Inside Marvel Rivals' Disastrous 6.5 Balancing Pass: What's Wrong?

I can't deny it though marvel rivals We started Season 6 off on the right foot — rivalThe version of Deadpool that fills all three roles was truly amazing, and the Collector's Museum map was generally enjoyable. Season 6.5 is treading difficult waters. Yes, Elsa Bloodstone looks fun to play as a mix between Magik and Magik. overwatchAsh, but there's no denying the fact that she's a lesser known character and doesn't attract as many eyeballs as Deadpool. Needless to say, Mr. andMrs. Add in the return of the controversial gacha mechanic for the X skin. overwatchSeason 1 was relaunched to great success, and the pressure was greater than ever for Season 6.5 to be a huge win to balance things out. Unfortunately, the opposite happened.

marvel rivals NetEase seemed unsure of what approach they wanted to take with the game, so they struggled to strike a balance for a while. Some changes feel like they're aimed at low ELO casual fans, while others seem to be based solely on high ELO stats, and some adjustments feel completely random. Overpowered heroes are often left unchecked for too long, leaving players frustrated, and social media reaction suggests this patch may be the breaking point. There are certain metas that have been underwhelming lately, and there are also a handful of heroes that are in dire need of an overhaul. Unfortunately, the update failed to address these complaints, leading many players to quit the game, or at least threaten to take time away from it. and overwatch It looks so attractive and disappointing rival This is something fans are worried about right now.

Some players are even calling for the demotion of NetEase developer and lead combat designer Zhiyong. This is obviously harsh, but since he's responsible for the balance part of Dev Visions, he's essentially the target of all the ire.

Marvel Rivals' 6.5 Balancing Patch Doesn't Fit Poke Damage or Triple Strategist Comp

While Deadpool Arrives marvel rivals' The Kingsman drama briefly distracted the discontent, and triple strategist Meta has been under constant criticism for months. The lack of role queues leads players to discover unexpected and unfair strategies, and it's the developer's job to keep these configurations in check. the other side overwatch There has been an infamous GOATs meta for some time. rival'The most frustrating playstyle saw players triple their healers. This leads to combat that feels endless and constantly drawn by the Strategist's ultimate, which essentially heals any damage the player can press. It also feels limiting, as teams that refuse to implement triple strategist roll in response to teams that embrace it.

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Role queues may exist if players need to play Triple Strategist to compete with Triple Strategist. This is because players are not as free in team composition as expected. But this isn't the only solution to the problem. That's because NetEase could limit you to having a maximum of two strategists on any given team, lower the overall healing output of every hero on your roster, or find another default solution that the average player wouldn't mind dishing out. Unfortunately, the adjustments to the Strategist in Season 6.5 are fairly minor, with the only major change being Adam Warlock's new flying ability. While this additional movement is welcome and accurate knowledge, it feels like NetEase really dropped the ball on overall hero changes.

Another massive problem marvel rivals'The latest balancing update is that too many overpowered heroes end up breaking or getting a slap on the wrist that doesn't fix the problem. Here are some heroes that have a lot of problems but are still powerful:

Phoenix (health nerf is significant, but has no effect on preventing high damage)
Winter Soldier (no changes)
Hella (no changes)
Hawkeye (projectile size remains the same)
Gambit (no changes)
Starlord (ultimate buff not needed by hero)

marvel rivals Players annoyed by the sting damage are out of luck with update 6.5, as they can expect more of it in the coming weeks. Some of these unchanged characters are also baffling. Gambit was considered too strong when he first released, but has remained meta since his debut. He's essentially banned on the spot, which is frustrating for Gambit main players who want to use him in combinations, as well as any characters who rely on his team composition. Having a character that feels like it needs to be banned also takes up a ban slot, which is even more frustrating when there are multiple characters that feel too strong right now (and considering how teams can double down on bans, leaving more OP characters unchecked).

Marvel rivals need to overhaul their approach to balance patches

What's frustrating? marvel rivals The Season 6.5 update has some nice changes here. The aforementioned Adam Warlock buff and Storm's much-needed tweaks are worthy of praise, as is the decision to add VFX options to some existing cosmetics, such as Sue and Reed's wedding attire. But with so many things wrong and so many odd tweaks (Loki's changes are brutal, as they're constantly reloading inventory now), it's clearer than ever that NetEase needs to rethink its approach to game balance.

Above all, clear communication is essential. Regardless of whether players agree with all the changes (and often they don't). overwatch's big patch includes descriptions of all hero adjustments. This way, players know exactly what the developers were thinking when they made the change and can use this additional insight to discuss it appropriately. rivalOn the other hand, the update comes with some fun little jokes about things like NetEase's predilection for Luna Snow. While this should be engaging, it can be tone-deaf because these kinds of comments should be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the changes, rather than a full-blown comment.

Second, there are cases where a ‘recovery season’ must be provided. marvel rivalssimilar to what happened Rainbow Six SiegeThis is ‘Operation Health’. Having two heroes per season is a huge plus for the game and helps. rival compete overwatchA one-off season with just one character (or none at all) might be the best route at this point. Instead of heroes and maps, frequent balance updates may be made to satisfy frustrated players. Overhauling and nerfing all strategist's healing and nerfing characters that players have been clamoring for a change in, and properly reworking characters like Black Widow who need additional abilities in their kits could be huge for the long run of the game. Maybe now isn't the best time to tone down your content. overwatch You may be pedaling, but over time it may be worth the investment in a season of fitness. And for now, it's essential to get more insight through the patch notes and get a better understanding of what nerfs the community actually wants to see.