Marvel Rivals Dev Outlines Maintenance Plans In New Developer Talk Post

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of familiarity when it comes to developer communication about updates and patches. The latest Developer Talk from NetEase Games for Marvel Rivals is no exception. It’s always refreshing to see a team that acknowledges the challenges of launching a new game and commits to addressing them, especially given the massive success they’ve achieved with 10 million players within just 72 hours!

A fresh article on Developer Talk was published prior to NetEase Games developer revealing that a patch update would soon be accessible for both consoles and personal computers. Although specifics about the modifications, bug corrections, alterations, and enhancements in the most recent patch notes remain undisclosed, the Developer Talk post delves into their preparatory plans for future updates within Marvel Rivals.

In their recent update, the developer explains that they’ll be assisting with the operation of the newly released team-based PvP shooter featuring superheroes. They acknowledge that while the initial release is packed with new content, it may not be perfect due to their best efforts. They emphasize that ongoing maintenance and updates are crucial for improving an online game. By gathering player feedback and bug reports, they plan to tackle immediate issues first, followed by addressing other problems in future updates.

The eighth Developer Talk centered primarily around maintaining and updating Marvel Rivals, as the initial post-launch patch was unveiled on December 10th, 2024. Given that the game successfully welcomed a staggering 10 million players within just 72 hours of its debut, the developers shared various update strategies they’ll be employing in the future to keep players informed about the type of updates coming to consoles and PCs.

Today, we’re sharing a rundown of the maintenance efforts underway following our global debut! Here’s a breakdown of the types of updates you can expect:

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) December 10, 2024

Initially, we’ll make necessary fixes, known as hotfixes, to tackle particular problems behind the scenes, whether they affect consoles, computers, or all platforms. These adjustments won’t interfere with your gaming experience. The developer emphasized that urgent issues impacting gameplay will be given priority through these hotfixes. Since the launch, a total of 46 hotfixes have been deployed to rectify issues related to character abilities and server connections.

Following up is the feature called Online Patches, enabling players to carry on their Rivals journey online without affecting matchmaking, ensuring they can still receive their rewards. However, it’s important to note that Online Patches may restrict some gameplay elements and functions, such as the in-game store. To access all the new content and features added with the update, players will first need to make sure their game is up-to-date before logging in.

Essentially, Online Patches are used for correcting errors and adding minor new content, and after one has been deployed, gamers need to re-start the game launcher so it can upgrade to its latest version before they can continue playing. The ultimate type of update is called a Maintenance update, which gets released at significant stages like the beginning of each season, with Season 1 being the upcoming Maintenance update due in January 2025.

During this scheduled maintenance, the Marvel Rivals servers will undergo a complete shutdown for a compulsory duration. This means that players won’t be able to play during this period as we work on delivering fresh updates and maintaining the server health. Rest assured, once the servers are back online, you can download the latest version to enjoy all the new content we have prepared!

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2024-12-10 16:44