Marvel Rivals' launch was impressive. Straight out of the gate, we got 33 heroes, seven maps, three game modes, and tons of fantastic comic book-inspired costumes. At the time, it felt as if NetEase had prepared a grand feast for players who had spent years being drip-fed by other hero shooters. But now that the dust has settled on Season 1.5, I'm starting to feel like my eyes were too big for my stomach.
At first glance, 33 heroes doesn't seem out of the ordinary, bearing in mind that Overwatch 2 has a roster of 42 heroes and Valorant has 27 agents. However, both of these games added the majority of their characters over several years and have, therefore, had plenty of time to balance and rework abilities. Marvel Rivals started out with a gargantuan 33 heroes and has since promised to add two more heroes every season from here on out.
