Marvel Rivals continues to evolve, aiming to attract more players while keeping its dedicated fanbase engaged. Although the game is still refining various aspects, its ranked system has been one of the biggest areas in need of improvement. Competitive matchmaking is one of the most challenging elements to perfect in gaming, and Marvel Rivals is actively addressing this issue.
Marvel Rivals Overhauls Its Ranked System
In a recently released 15-minute video, Marvel Rivals developers outlined several upcoming changes aimed at improving the game’s competitive experience. These updates seek to balance the ranked system and make the climb more skill-based.
Key Changes to Ranked Play
- All players will drop 9 divisions
- Pick/Ban system available from Gold 3
- Skill rating (SR) will be based more on individual performance
- Eternity+ players will be limited to solo and duo queue
These adjustments are designed to create a fairer and more competitive environment, ensuring that high-level players face equally skilled opponents while allowing lower ranks to progress at a more balanced pace.
How Many Players Are in Each Marvel Rivals Rank?
NetEase surprised fans by revealing a ranking distribution chart, showing the percentage of players in each rank.
- Gold ranks hold the largest portion of the player base, making it the most populated tier.
- The highest competitive ranks, Eternity and One Above All, contain only 0.3% of players, reinforcing their status as the most elite and difficult ranks to achieve.
These statistics provide insight into matchmaking balance and player progression, helping developers fine-tune future updates.
Source: NetEase
Buffs and Nerfs for Season 2 of Marvel Rivals
The upcoming Season 2, launching on April 9, will bring adjustments to various heroes to improve overall balance. NetEase has detailed which heroes will be buffed, nerfed, or adjusted to ensure a fairer playing field.
Heroes Receiving Nerfs
- Adam Warlock
- Loki
Heroes Receiving Buffs
- Black Widow
- Captain America
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Mister Fantastic
- Moon Knight
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Winter Soldier
Hero Adjustments
- Doctor Strange will undergo balancing changes to align with other characters.
These hero updates aim to ensure that all characters remain viable and competitive in different match scenarios, preventing overpowered metas from dominating the game.