Marvel Rivals Adds 'Dangling Bits' Cosmetics – But Are They Any Good?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Marvel Rivals Season 3 is bringing free, character-specific 'accessory' cosmetics earnable through gameplay, along with a Symbiote Storm skin – and hints of a future Deadpool character drop! Looks like NetEase is trying to keep players engaged without breaking the bank, a welcome change of pace.
Alright, Marvel fanatics, listen up! NetEase Games is throwing us a bone (or should I say, a plushie?) with a brand-new type of cosmetic in *Marvel Rivals*, dropping alongside Season 3 on July 11th. Forget your standard skins; we're talking accessories. Think Spider-Man swinging around with an MJ plushie bouncing on his hip. Cute, right? Or potentially distracting – we'll see.
According to a recent post (spotted by Game Rant), these accessories are character-specific and, crucially, won't cost you a dime of your existing in-game currency. Instead, you'll earn "Accessory Points" simply by playing Quick Match and Competitive modes. Then, you can trade those points for the hero-exclusive dangly bits. A pretty fair deal, I reckon.
Now, before you get too excited and start picturing Groot decked out in tiny potted plants (though, wouldn't that be amazing?), there's a Deadpool plushie accessory shown. That's right, the Merc with a Mouth is featured but not yet playable. Talk about dangling a carrot! (Or, in this case, a chimichanga.) What does this mean? Could Deadpool be inbound at a later season? One can only hope.
But wait, there's more! If you're craving even *more* free stuff (and who isn't?), you can snag a Symbiote Storm skin by completing the Milano Repair Logs challenges, also launching with Season 3. It's based on her Venomized Variant look from the *X-Men Prime* comic – a deep cut for the comic book nerds among us, and looks rather cool!
NetEase is also ditching the daily missions, which is a change of pace. Now it's looking like weekly missions will be more prominent, and they'll carry over if you don't finish them. This is excellent news for us players who don't have time to grind every single day. I've been there, done that. Thank you, NetEase.
Seasons will also be shorter, clocking in at 2 months each, meaning content is coming at a faster pace than before.
So, what’s the catch? Well, there isn't one yet. I can't help but feel cautiously optimistic about this. Free cosmetics that are relatively easy to obtain? Weekly challenges? That doesn't sound too grindy to me. It sounds like the *Marvel Rivals* team is actually listening to the community (gasp!). I remain skeptical but intrigued.
Basically, if you’re into dressing up your heroes without emptying your digital wallet, *Marvel Rivals* Season 3 seems to have you covered. Just don't expect those accessories to give you any actual in-game advantage… unless psychological warfare counts!
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Cosmetics, Season 3, NetEase Games, Hero Shooter
Original article: Game Rant