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People are mainly talking about Marvel Rivals' latest off-the-wall additions and cosmetics, including a literal T. rex, a very large new hero, and a controversial skimpy Magneto skin. There’s also attention on Marvel Tokon for showing gameplay in its 10-hour story mode on PS5.

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Key Takeaway Marvel Rivals is drawing attention for outrageous new content, but some of its cosmetic and gameplay choices are sparking debate.
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Marvel Rivals is drawing attention for outrageous new content, but some of its cosmetic and gameplay choices are sparking debate.

People are mainly talking about Marvel Rivals' latest off-the-wall additions and cosmetics, including a literal T. rex, a very large new hero, and a controversial skimpy Magneto skin. There’s also attention on Marvel Tokon for showing gameplay in its 10-hour story mode on PS5.

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Push Square · 1d ago
PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Actually Does Have Gameplay During Its 10-Hour Story
Kotaku · 12h ago
Even For Marvel Rivals, The New Skimpy Magneto Skin Is Crazy Work
PC Gamer · 12h ago
Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know what's more surprising
Kotaku · 14h ago
Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Is So Big He Literally Can’t Fit In Parts Of The Map
Push Square · 1d ago
Marvel Rivals Goes Wild with Ferocious New Character in Season 8 on PS5

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T. rex added Marvel Rivals added a literal T. rex
Strategists nerfed Some Strategists were nerfed alongside the new content
Magneto skin A new skimpy Magneto skin is being discussed
Map issue One new hero is so large he cannot fit in parts of the map

What to Watch

  • Watch for the next Marvel Rivals patch notes to see whether the oversized-hero map issues get adjusted. Kotaku
  • Track Season 8 updates on PS5 for Marvel Rivals to see what the new ferocious character changes in practice. Push Square
  • Look for Marvel Tokon gameplay clips from its 10-hour story mode as more PS5 coverage rolls out. Push Square

Recent signals

  • Even For Marvel Rivals, The New Skimpy Magneto Skin Is Crazy Work Kotaku
  • Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know what's more surprising PC Gamer
  • Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Is So Big He Literally Can’t Fit In Parts Of The Map Kotaku
  • Marvel Rivals Goes Wild with Ferocious New Character in Season 8 on PS5 Push Square
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