Overview
- Players criticized Marvel Rivals after the Sacred Skies swimsuit for Storm was released at Epic rarity while other summer skins were Legendary, leaving Storm as the only character with a lower-tier summer design.
- NetEase acknowledged player feedback and announced it will upgrade the Sacred Skies swimsuit to Legendary for free, adding a new lobby animation and an updated MVP animation as part of the change.
- Anyone who already buys the Sacred Skies costume will receive a free Ultimate effect upgrade, though the item will remain priced at $16 in the in-game store.
- The developer asked the community to refrain from harassing staff, saying it wants to build a positive player community even as it implements the cosmetic fixes.
- The dispute highlights wider player concerns about representation and rarity choices for characters of color, and NetEase’s pledge of more Legendary Storm skins could be a test of whether the studio rebuilds trust with its community.