Marvel Rivalswilllaunch in two days. The free-to-play hero shooter from NetEase will have a monetization element, and the developers revealed today what that looks like.
First, they stress that they will only charge for cosmetics, which provide visual changes and updates. There will beno option to buy stat bonuses or pay-to-win elementsin the game. That means that when moreheroesare announced, you won’t have to pay for them.
There will be two currencies available in-game: Lattice and Unit. Lattice, the gold currency, isMarvel Rivals' premium currency obtained by purchasing it outright. Units, the blue currency, can be exchanged at a 1:1 ratio using Lattice. They can also be earned for free through the Battle Pass, Achievements, and other Events. The standard price for 100 Lattice is $0.99. For $99.99, you’ll obtain 11,680 Lattice.
Marvel Rivals Squirrel Girl Character Reveal Trailer
With the help of her trusty slingshot, Squirrel Girl and her furry friends are joining Marvel Rivals on December 6.
Cosmetics are the only paid contentavailable inMarvel Rivals. Most of these items will be sold as a bundle through the in-game store. Most skins inside a bundle can be purchased individually, but buying the bundle comes at a discount. A standard bundle will contain five items: a costume, MVP animation, emote, spray, and nameplate.
There will be three levels of bundles, complete with their pricing structure:
What to Expect in the Marvel Rivals Battle Pass
A Battle Pass forMarvel Rivalscontains cosmetic items on par with those sold in bundles.A developer blogmentions that they will be “exquisite and dazzling,” so expect these to be a little better quality than the standard items.
Here’s what to expect from the Season 0 Battle Pass:
The Free Battle Pass for Season 0 will contain one epic-quality costume and a series of other items.
Marvel Rivals Black Widow Character Reveal Trailer
Black Widow spins her web into Marvel Rivals at launch, and you’re able to check out her abilities in her character reveal trailer.
Once you purchase a Luxury Battle Pass, players can still redeem its rewards in later seasons. With Season 0 being shorter than future planned seasons, the Luxury Battle Price is cheaper than it otherwise would be.
Marvel Rivalsdevelopers also promise that completing achievements and events will reward players with free cosmetic items, such as costumes. You will also obtain free Units that will allow you purchase paid cosmetics.
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