Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 recently introduced the new Strategist hero Ultron and the Hellfire Gala: Arakko map. However, players have raised concerns about changes made to hitboxes after the patch, claiming they are now excessively accurate. Released in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has emerged as a free-to-play 6v6 shooter featuring over 30 Marvel characters, set in a variety of destructible maps. Players can engage in various modes, including Domination, Convergence, and Doom Match.
This latest update not only introduced Ultron but also the limited-time Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol and several new skins, such as Mister Fantastic’s Future Foundation skin and Hawkeye’s Binary Arrow skin. The season also offered a sneak peek at upcoming Future Foundation skins for popular heroes like Invisible Woman and The Thing. Despite these additions, complaints have surfaced within the community regarding the accuracy of hitboxes. A player on Reddit shared video footage showing K-pop star Luna Snow attempting to attack Spider-Man.
Despite being close to hitting him, Spider-Man managed to evade the attack, leading to discussions about the adjustments made to hitbox accuracy. Players pointed out that these changes require a heightened level of skill, noting that even slight positional shifts can result in missed shots. Players have been vocal about their frustrations, with requests ranging from disco-inspired skins to ongoing hitbox complaints. Some compared the hitbox adjustments to nostalgic moments from games like Halo 3, highlighting the balance between enjoyable gameplay and frustrating experiences in competitive settings.
On a positive note, rare skins are making a return, including Venom’s Snow Symbiote bundle and Hawkeye’s Galactic Fangs bundle. Additionally, holiday skins, like Magik’s Frozen Demon bundle, offer players new opportunities to enhance their character appearances during the summer season.