Summary
Marvel Rivalshas revealed that it will be releasing a new item called Chrono Shield Cards as part of its upcoming Galacta’s Gift event, which is scheduled to make its debut on May 15. Many players are already eagerly awaitingMarvel Rivals' major mid-season update, as it will add the villain Ultron to the hero shooter’s ever-expanding roster.
NetEase Games recently revealed that it will also bebringing backMarvel Rivals' Season 0 battle passfor a limited time. Players who wish to take advantage of its return will be able to purchase it from May 15 through May 29. This time around, the Season 0 battle pass won’t offer players any free rewards, which means players looking to acquire any of its benefits will need to buy it for 590 Lattice.
In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games shared a short video of what players can expect to see whenMarvel Rivals' Galacta’s Giftevent launches on May 15. The new event will introduce Chrono Shield Cards to the game, which come with some perks for gamers who play the hero shooter’s Competitive mode. According to what was shown, Chrono Shield Cards have the ability to activate a Chrono Shield upon losing a Competitive match, which will prevent the user from losing any points. The description also notes that Chrono Shield Cards will be reset at the end of each season, meaning there’s no reason to hang onto them for too long.
Marvel Rivals Is Releasing Chrono Shield Cards on May 15
Many fans seem to be excited about the news, as some players have been frustrated withthe state of ranked play inMarvel Rivals. A large portion of the community has been asking for NetEase Games to change the way losses function when someone disconnects from a match, as the team that loses a player is at a severe disadvantage. While Chrono Shield Cards aren’t a permanent solution to such an issue, some fans have noted that Chrono Shield Cards can help them recover from frustrating losses in circumstances beyond their control.
NetEase Games has also revealednew skins for The Punisher and Namor inMarvel Rivals, which will also be making their debut on May 15 at 7 PM PDT. As of writing, there’s no official word on just how much either cosmetic bundle will cost. Many fans are particularly excited about the upcoming Dangan Ronin skin for The Punisher, which was designed by the artist Peach Momoko, as it has been quite some time since the hero received any new cosmetic options. With so much content just around the corner and even more updates on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
