Summary
Marvel Rivalsdropped a trailer showing off Yggsgard, one of the main maps of the team-based hero shooter.Marvel Rivalswas recently announced to the surprise of gamers and Marvel fans alike. The MCU seems to be slowing down, but with how promisingMarvel Rivalslooks to some, gaming still offers an untapped space for the franchise to lean into.
Marvel Rivalsappears to be in direct competition with games likeOverwatch, but considering the latter game’s diminishing popularity and the potential for fresh concepts inMarvel Rivals, there are plenty ofwaysMarvel Rivalscan stand out fromOverwatch. The game’s destructible environments have pulled the attention of many gamers who want to find interesting ways to make matches unique, offering possible room for creative gameplay.
In a new trailer, the Yggsgard map forMarvel Rivalsis revealed. The area shows off plenty of space for different types of team-based action to take place, and bears strong Norse influence while putting a unique Marvel spin on concepts. The centerpiece of the map is Yggdrasil, the world tree of Norse myth, and the area surrounding it is the general layout of Asgard. The locations have fused after a “Timestream Entanglement” in the game. This blending of the two locations makes for a giant open area styled partially with natural elements but curated to reflect the regal aesthetic of Asgardian royalty like Loki.Loki appears like a difficultMarvel Rivalscharacter to play, but there is a chance that this level may offer somewhat of an advantage. The open space provides plenty of potential locations for the character to teleport to, and strategic placement is not new to the hero shooter genre.
In addition to gameplay,Marvel Rivalsmay have more to offer in its lore than what is currently known. Characters may bear similarities to their MCU counterparts, but they also seem to have plenty of original and comic influence. Using Yggsgard and its representative characters as examples, there are plenty offeatures to compare between MCU Loki andMarvel RivalsLoki. With a focus on its roster which may bring interesting new changes to what fans know about Marvel characters, there are plenty of different maps the game can add to accentuate each character’s unique qualities.
Marvel Rivals Offers Game-Specific Twists on Familiar Lore
These new tweaks to Marvel characters, old and new, don’t stop at Loki. From the revealed roster, gamers will be able to play as Iron Man, which may be exciting for MCU fans. Tony Stark is a popular character from the franchise, and his influence will be difficult to replicate. From what is known about this game, there are alreadycomparisons to make betweenMarvel RivalsIron Man and the MCU version.Marvel Rivalshas a large pool of potential to draw from.
