"Ultron, of 'Marvel Rivals,' is being reinvented as a streamlined, menacing force with potent healing abilities"
In the latest developments of Marvel Rivals, the highly anticipated Season 2.5 update, set to launch on May 30, brings a new addition to the game's roster - Ultron, the first flying strategist hero.
Ultron, known for his aggressive primary fire and sinister appearance, is poised to significantly impact the game's meta. His arrival marks a shift towards a flying meta, as players will need to adapt to airborne threats.
Ultron's abilities include a healing drone that provides a healing radius around the tagged teammate and an ultimate move that calls in a host of drones to fire a volley of beam blasts, healing allies while harming foes simultaneously. His temporary shield buff grants overhealth to mitigate incoming damage, and his flight ability allows him to chase down and escape from enemies.
However, Ultron's introduction does not directly address the balance issues faced by support characters in the game. Previous balance updates to strategist characters, including longer cooldowns, smaller health pools, and changes to end-of-match rewards, have caused some dissatisfaction among players, leading to calls for a strike.
To counterbalance the influence of flyers like Ultron, tank characters like The Thing are acquiring anti-flier abilities such as Battle Blitz and Stone Haymaker. This shift helps ensure that support characters can contribute effectively in teams.
In an effort to make flyer comps less oppressive, Ultron's Dynamic Flight acceleration effect time has been reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds, and the Imperative: Firewall Bonus Health has been decreased for both himself and allies.
As Season 3 approaches, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact the game's meta and whether they will address the support problem in Marvel Rivals. The arrival of Ultron may lead to an increase in support mains in players' lobbies, as the need for effective healing and support becomes more crucial in the face of airborne threats.
[1] Ultron's temporary shield buff grants overhealth to mitigate incoming damage. [2] The Thing acquires anti-flier abilities such as Battle Blitz and Stone Haymaker to counterbalance the influence of flyers like Ultron. [3] Ultron's Dynamic Flight acceleration effect time has been reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds, and the Imperative: Firewall Bonus Health has been decreased for both himself and allies.
[1] Players might find the new healing drone of Ultron, a game-changing gadget in Marvel Rivals, particularly useful when it provides a healing radius around tagged teammates.
[2] Gizmodo and Io9 might write about the upcoming fusion of technology and entertainment, as the rising trend of anti-flier abilities, such as Battle Blitz and Stone Haymaker in games like Marvel Rivals, brings a new dimension to movies-and-tv-inspired games.
[3] Technology enthusiasts on Gizmodo and Io9 might appreciate the alteration in Ultron's Dynamic Flight ability, targeting balance in the game by reducing the acceleration effect time from 8 seconds to 6 seconds and decreasing the Imperative: Firewall Bonus Health for both Ultron and his allies.
[4] With the release of Ultron and the modifications in Marvel Rivals, gamers may broaden their focus beyond just games to include a variety of technology-driven gadgets that have become an integral part of today's entertainment landscape.
