Marvel Rivals, the hero shooter from NetEase, has quickly become one of the most talked-about games of 2025. Featuring a lineup of iconic Marvel heroes and villains, its fun and dynamic gameplay has earned global praise. However, a recent update to the competitive scoring system has sparked serious controversy among the player base.
New system rewards damage over support
The issue began when NetEase adjusted the way players are ranked in competitive matches. The new system now evaluates players based on their individual performance, with a heavy emphasis on kills and damage dealt.
While this change seems logical at first, it appears to penalize Strategists and Support roles. Heroes focused on healing or team coordination receive less recognition, creating an imbalance that undermines teamplay.
Main concerns raised by the community:
Support roles are not rewarded for healing or positioning.
Damage-focused heroes gain more points regardless of match outcome.
Strategic playstyles are discouraged.
Team coordination is no longer prioritized.
NetEase issues an official statement
NetEase has responded to the backlash via its official Twitter account, acknowledging that some Duelist-type characters were scoring higher than others. The studio confirmed that they are actively working on an optimization patch that will adjust performance score calculations based on the latest player data.
“Balancing the game and rank adjustments is a challenging endeavor, and we can’t guarantee perfection 100% of the time.
However, we remain humble and attentive, striving to address issues promptly and enhance your experience. Stay tuned for official patch announcements for more updates. Thank you for your support and patience!”
This message has reassured some fans, but many are still waiting to see if the patch will truly balance all roles fairly in ranked play.