Marvel Rivals developers NetEase have listened to their player base and reversed their decision to implement a mid-season rank reset in Competitive mode. This change comes after significant feedback from players concerned about the impact of frequent resets.
Just hours before the reversal was announced, NetEase released Dev Talk Vol. 10, outlining their initial plan for seasonal rank adjustments. In the talk, they stated that after careful consideration, they believed first-half season ranks were the most accurate reflection of player skill. They indicated an additional rank reset would be implemented to better align with upcoming content and changes.
This announcement ignited a firestorm of discussion within the Marvel Rivals community. Player concerns reached a peak after the Dev Talk, prompting NetEase to quickly reassess its strategy.
In a surprisingly rapid follow-up, Dev Talk Vol. 11, NetEase announced the change of plans. They acknowledged the widespread concern about the pressure of half-season rank resets, which many players felt detracted from their enjoyment of Competitive mode.
While the first half of Season 1 will still conclude on February 21st, and rewards will be distributed as planned (including a Gold rank costume, Crests of Honor for Grandmaster and above, and a special Crest for the top 500), there will be no rank reset when the second half begins. Players will retain their ranks and scores.
To be eligible for new ranked rewards in the second half, players will need to complete 10 Competitive mode matches and meet the specific criteria by the season’s end. These rewards include a new Gold rank costume and a fresh set of Crests of Honor with unique designs for Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All ranks.