Summary
- Marvel Rivals leaker @RivalsLeaks has uncovered a loot box model within the files.
- They claim that the idea might have been scrapped during development, but there are also references to them being “time-limited”, potentially for events.
One Marvel Rivals leaker uncovered a loot box model within the files, along with animations and references to each rarity. But don’t worry, they probably aren’t coming to the game.
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Loot boxes are incredibly controversial and have been heavily scrutinised by several governement bodies for introducing gambling practices to minors. Regulation has steadily improved over the years to combat this problem, hence why so many live-service games have shifted towards paid cosmetics and battle passes instead.
@RivalsLeaks claims that loot boxes “might be crapped” in Marvel Rivals, so these models might just be a leftover from when NetEase was considering the idea. However, they also claim that “The lottery system seems to be time-limited”, so perhaps these loot boxes were — or still are — intended to appear only in events.
Marvel Rivals’ Loot Box Drops Came In Six Rarities
As with any loot box system, there would have been tiers to each drop. @RivalsLeaks found five strings referencing each quality’s colour, matching the animations mentioned prior. The list, presumably from worst to best, is as follows:
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple
- Yellow
- Red
Each drop might have also been accompanied by additional rewards, perhaps an emote, playercard, or spray.
Loot boxes appear to have been considered at some point during Marvel Rivals’ development, making it far enough in production for animations and detailed models to be completed.
Whether they truly have been scrapped, or whether they’re being saved for limited time events, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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