Marvel Rivals players are in a bit of a tizzy about some changes from NetEase. So, there’s this new thing coming up in Season 3.5. They’re tweaking matchmaking, which is… well, it’s supposed to keep the game fun, right? But folks aren’t thrilled. There’s a debate, and you know how gamers get when stuff changes.
Season 3.5 is arriving with cool stuff like Jean Grey/Phoenix. And there’s a new map—Klyntar: Celestial Husk (sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, doesn’t it?). But, the matchmaking tweak? It’s turning heads in a not-so-good way.
Okay, picture this: you’re chilling in your squad, ready to dive in, but then—boom—matchmaking limits hit. If you’re up in Platinum and above, no more five-person teams. That’s a bummer for those who love rolling deep with friends. Someone called smaughh on Reddit even said it’s “odd.” Yeah, odd is putting it lightly.
Scrolling through comments, the mood’s kinda sour. Folks miss full-team action. Plus, people are talking about “smurfing” (apparently, that’s when players create low-level accounts to bypass restrictions. Who even comes up with these terms?).
So, here’s the lowdown: Bronze, Silver, and Gold players can still squad up with five. Once you climb to Platinum? Now we’re talking squads of three. And for the top-tier ranks—Celestial and those cool-sounding ones—it gets stricter, only duos allowed. Yikes.
Season 3.5 lands on August 8. Blade’s joining the mix, which is honestly exciting. Love me some Blade. Team-Ups will change too—Blade with Moon Knight, plus other combos with Adam Warlock and Luna Snow. Also, a new symbiote look for The Thing, because why not.
Anyway—where was I?—oh right, the game. It’s rated pretty high, a solid 9/10 on Game Rant. Guess that’s the silver lining? Let’s just see how this matchmaking saga unfolds.
