GuangGuang – who is otherwise well known in the community as the creative director of Marvel Rivals has now revealed a significant paradigm shift in the structures of the seasons – beginning with the current season which is 3rd of the series with a new two-month season model, where changing this would help with easier introduction of newer elements within the game and will also keep the players engaged continuously. Moreover, this announcement was made during Dev Vision Vol. 05, where GuangGuang discussed the reasons behind this decision and what lies ahead.
A shift in season duration
One of the most notable updates coming to Marvel Rivals is the reduction of each season’s length, where instead of the previous long seasons, there will be a new two-month cycle that will maintain the game’s space and ensure players are always hooked to the latest updates within the game.
During the presentation, he also went on to say that the length of each season was carefully considered to build a sense of engagement and urgency, where with shorter seasons, the players will be more hooked, thereby increasing the amount of their anticipation towards the next update. This will not only provide more content cycles but also improve update timelines for the development teams for the game.
Development hurdles and possibilities
Like we said towards the end of the previous section, the two-week framework would not only help the gaming community, but also the development teams at NetEase Games, who can now be tasked with regular update cycles within tighter deadlines, which was something not that easy just a short while ago. A slew of new features, balancing game elements, and enhancing the overall player experience.
This, however, also came with his confidence that the development team could tackle this situation only because of how the team has been built, due to their proven history of delivering high-quality content for live games, and also how the team has been well-positioned to keep pace with their accelerated milestones for updates. GuangGuang also mentioned that internal discussions and testing have validated how the new direction could merge with the management’s overarching vision for the game.
Here’s what to expect beyond Season 2
Marvels Rivals Season 2 has also been live for a long time, up until April 11, 2025. Throughout this season, however, players can also look to newer and faster updates thanks to the now announced update cycle. Additionally, Season 2.5 is also expected to announce Ultron as a playable character, expanding the game’s content.
The shift to a new two-month format will be launched with season 3, and Marvel Rivals is now well-equipped to be at the forefront of IP games, meaning the future only becomes more exciting.
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