Marvel Rivals Goes Full MCU: Are These Fantastic Four Skins... Fantastic?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Marvel Rivals* is releasing MCU-inspired skins for the Fantastic Four to coincide with the upcoming *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* movie, but some players are already questioning the value proposition. Plus, Human Torch can now throw The Thing at enemies, which is objectively awesome.
Right, so *Marvel Rivals* is diving headfirst into the MCU pool with some snazzy new skins for the Fantastic Four, all dolled up to match their look in the upcoming flick, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* (props to Game Rant for spotting this first!).
Now, I’m not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but these costumes… they’re certainly *something*. Think powder blue, think retro, think… well, slightly reminiscent of those old-school medical scrubs. Don't get me wrong, the game has done an excellent job of recreating the movie costumes, but I can't help but wonder if they will be worth the pricetag that NetEase Games is going to place on them.
Apparently, the skins are dropping on July 24th, a day before the movie hits theaters. Smart move, right? Capitalize on that hype. But here’s the thing: some players are already raising eyebrows. Where's the MVP animation, they cry? Are these just reskins, or do they come with some extra bells and whistles? NetEase Games is keeping mum for now, so we'll have to wait and see.
But wait, there's more! (Of course, there is). *Marvel Rivals* is also introducing a new team-up move. Human Torch can now pick up The Thing and hurl him at enemies. Which, let’s be honest, sounds bloody brilliant and totally in character.
And it seems *Marvel Rivals* isn't the only game getting some Fantastic Four love. *Fortnite* is also getting in on the action with its own *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* collab. So, if you're a skin collector, prepare for your wallet to take a beating.
So, what’s the takeaway? *Marvel Rivals* is clearly trying to keep things fresh with new content, and these MCU-inspired skins are a decent way to do that. But, as always, the devil's in the details. Pricing, animations, any extra goodies – those are the things that will decide whether these skins are a must-have or a maybe-later.
One last thing that needs to be said, there are reports and complaints that the game is struggling with cheaters and game breaking bugs. Perhaps NetEase Games should focus their efforts there instead of adding to their growing pool of cosmetic items.
Fair dinkum, I'm cautiously optimistic. I mean, who doesn't love a bit of superhero action? But I’m also keeping my wizard eyes peeled for any sneaky monetization shenanigans. Stay tuned, mates, and I’ll keep you posted as more details emerge. But what do you reckon, are these skins a hit or a miss? Let me know in the comments!
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Fantastic Four, MCU, Skins, NetEase Games
Original article: Game Rant