Marvel Rivals’ bot controversy exposed by players as NetEase forces AI opponents into matches

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As a dedicated gaming enthusiast with countless hours invested in multiplayer titles over the past few decades, I must admit that the recent revelation about Marvel Rivals’ bot system has left me somewhat perplexed and slightly annoyed. While I understand the necessity of such systems to fill lobbies, especially in games as popular as this one, the implementation seems less than ideal.

The fact that these bots are only appearing in Quick Play mode and not Competitive games is a bit of a relief, but their presence can still be a frustrating experience for those who notice them. The fixed nature of these bot matches also adds an unrealistic element to the gameplay, as it’s hard to gauge skill development when facing such consistent opposition.

What’s more puzzling is the penalty for leaving these bot lobbies. As a player, I should have the freedom to choose my battles and not be forced into a suboptimal experience. It feels like being punished for wanting to play against human opponents, which seems counterintuitive in a multiplayer game.

For those who don’t mind playing against bots, this probably won’t be much of an issue. But for those of us who prefer the unpredictability and strategic depth that only human players can bring, it’s a bit of a headache.

On a lighter note, I guess the silver lining is that these bots might make us better players in the long run, as we learn to outmaneuver our robotic adversaries. Maybe one day they’ll even teach us how to dance! 😉

2024 saw me jumping into one of the year’s most anticipated multiplayer games, Marvel. Millions of us gamers are part of this massive world. But since its launch, I’ve noticed something interesting – sometimes, I find myself teaming up with AI-controlled bots instead of other players in matches. It’s a free-to-play hero shooter, after all.

Players have voiced concerns about both pay-to-win abuses and an excessive number of bots in multiplayer games. It appears that these issues mainly impact the game’s Quick Play option, leaving other modes relatively unaffected.

Marvel Rivals bot system explained 

As an enthusiastic admirer of Marvel Rivals, I delved deeply into the workings of our beloved game and decided to share my findings with fellow players on its official Reddit platform. In this thread, I revealed the intricacies of the game’s bot system.

In the game, bots can join matches exclusively through the Quick Play option. As of now, competitive games do not include AI-managed characters.

It seems that the matches in Marvel Rivals feature a predetermined outcome, as they involve four characters controlled by players, two artificially intelligent teammates, and an entire team of bot opponents. These bots all possess basic level one profiles and are restricted from making significant changes, implying a limited range of actions.

After losing two games in a row in Quick Play, it’s likely you’ll be matched against bots. This was observed during testing.

As a passionate fan of Marvel Rivals, I find one frustrating aspect: when you exit bot lobbies, it negatively impacts your player status. If I prefer not to battle against bots, my only alternative is competitive play. Exiting casual lobbies with obvious AI teammates can lead to account penalties, which is quite a letdown.

The vast majority of the game’s 20 million users might not find much significance in the inclusion of bot lobbies. However, it can be a nuisance for those players who are aware of the game relying on artificial intelligence opponents.

To delve deeper into Marvel Rivals, explore our ranking of top-tier characters (both heroes and villains) or peek at the rumored newcomers expected in the game.

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2025-01-01 14:40