Marvel Rivals Players Express Disappointment Over New Battle Pass Feature

Marvel Rivals, developed by NetEase Games, has become a hot topic of discussion among its fans, especially on social media platforms. The latest buzz revolves around the game’s decision to reset Chrono Tokens at the end of each season, a move that has stirred some strong reactions among players. The game features three types of in-game currencies: Lattice, Chrono Tokens, and Units. Lattice and Units can be used to buy cosmetics, while Chrono Tokens are crucial for progressing through the seasonal battle pass, making their management a significant aspect of the game.

Despite being a hit overall, Marvel Rivals has faced criticism regarding its battle pass progression system, specifically the reliance on Chrono Tokens in place of traditional experience points (XP). Players accumulate these tokens by completing daily, seasonal, and event challenges. Although this system offers a steady stream of tokens, players have voiced their dissatisfaction with the lack of some sort of progression tied to just playing the game, unlike titles such as Fortnite, which grants XP simply for gameplay. Now, there’s a new layer to this dissatisfaction as players discover another limitation of Chrono Tokens.

Reddit user Crimson_V highlighted a key issue when they expressed their frustration over the decision to reset surplus Chrono Tokens from one season to the next, a clarification made by NetEase Games on the Marvel Rivals Twitter profile. The developer confirmed that purchased Chrono Tokens will transfer to the next season, but those earned through challenges will not carry over. The community is split over this decision—some believe that a reset is necessary to keep players engaged with each new season, while others argue that players deserve to retain their earned progress. This isn’t the first debate among the players; similar discussions arose recently concerning the introduction of a surrender feature.

NetEase Games’ strategic choice to utilize Chrono Tokens instead of the typical XP system has not been universally well-received. One user pointed out that while most players don’t expect XP to persist across seasons, the perception of Chrono Tokens as a currency leads to a reasonable expectation for them to carry over. As the game also grapples with challenges like handling cheaters, the development team has been actively responding to community feedback, maintaining a balance in addressing player concerns and delivering content updates.

As anticipation builds for Season 1, enthusiastic players have been delving into the game’s files, eagerly speculating about future character additions. Notably, a popular leaker has disclosed the ability suite for Human Torch, hinting at the hero’s role as a ranged Duelist. The future of Marvel Rivals seems promising, with many fans excited about upcoming content and updates.