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Marvel Rivalshas issued a statement further explaining the use of Chrono Shield Cards in the popular hero shooter, which is a new item that will not be available for purchase. NetEase Games is about to launch the Galacta’s Gift event, which is meant to celebrate the one-year anniversary ofMarvel Rivals' Closed Alpha.
It was recently revealed that NetEase Games would be adding anew item called Chrono Shield Cards toMarvel Rivals. The new item is scheduled to make its debut on May 15 as part of the Galacta’s Gift event. Chrono Shield Cards function somewhat similarly to Chrono Shield Tokens. When someone loses a Competitive match, Chrono Shield Cards can prevent them from losing points, which might stop them from going down a rank. It’s extremely useful for players who are trying to climb their way up the ranked ladder, but many people were immediately concerned that Chrono Shield Cards were going to be purchasable with real money.
NetEase Games recently made a statement on Twitter clarifying the use, function, and availability of Chrono Shield Cards, which can be earned throughMarvel Rivals' Galacta’s Gift event. In the post, the developers explained that Chrono Shield Cards and Chrono Shield tokens will not be available to purchase in the popular hero shooter. As of writing, Chrono Shield Cards will only be granted to players through a special event, though NetEase Games could always add more ways to earn them in the future. The statement also clarified that the special items will only be usable by players who are currently in Gold rank or below. The reason for this limitation is that the developers want to give lower-ranked players more ways to engage in Competitive matches in a less stressful way.
Chrono Shield Cards Will Not Be Purchasable in Marvel Rivals
This was a big relief for a large portion of the community, as many people were concerned that players would be able to purchase an advantage inMarvel RivalsCompetitive matcheswith real money. With this additional explanation, several people noted that the Chrono Shield Cards could make ranked matches more inviting for casual gamers.
Marvel Rivals' May 15 updatewill also bring back the Season 0 battle pass, though not for long. This time around, the battle pass won’t come with any free rewards, which means players who want to claim any of its items will need to purchase it for 590 Lattice. The Season 0 battle pass will only be available through May 29, so gamers who want to buy it will need to act fast. With a wealth of new content to enjoy and even more updates on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
