A new type of hacker has emerged in Marvel Rivals, capable of killing their entire team. This hack appears broken, leaving players helpless if encountered in a match. The issue gained attention when Jay OverWatch on Twitter spectated a Rocket Raccoon player who used hacks to eliminate their own team. The incident occurred in a bronze-level game, suggesting the hacker might have been trolling or frustrated.

This hack marks the first instance where a player can damage their own teammates. Rocket Raccoon seems particularly vulnerable to this exploit, as multiple reports confirm hackers using Rocket to shoot through walls and kill both enemies and allies. The situation highlights a significant flaw that developers need to address promptly to maintain the game’s integrity.

Custom Marvel Rivals Skins and Creative Designs

The Marvel Rivals community continues to showcase creativity, with custom skins and illustrations gaining attention. One standout creation features Cloak and Dagger, inspired by their original classic look from older comics. The design captures the character’s vintage style, paying homage to her comic book roots.

Another impressive design reimagines Black Widow in her Captain America: Winter Soldier attire. These custom skins demonstrate the community’s passion for the game and its characters, adding a layer of personalization that enhances the player experience.

Leaks and the Debate Over Fake Characters

The Marvel Rivals leak community recently sparked a debate about fake characters planted by developers to catch leakers. A post on the Marvel Rivals leaks Discord suggested that developers added fake characters to the game files to identify insider sources. However, Rival Leaks countered this claim, stating that the evidence points to these characters being genuine additions to the game.

The debate centers around the presence of voice lines, gameplay tags, and events tied to these characters, which would require significant effort to fake. While some remain skeptical, the consensus leans toward these characters being real, with their release potentially delayed. This situation underscores the ongoing tension between developers and leakers in the gaming community.

Rocket Raccoon: Strengths and Weaknesses

Rocket Raccoon remains a polarizing figure in Marvel Rivals. While the character boasts high pick and win rates in lower ranks, performance drops significantly in higher-tier gameplay. In Platinum, Rocket maintains a 55% win rate, but this falls to 50% in Grandmaster. Despite the decline, Rocket retains a 15-20% pick rate in Grandmaster, indicating persistent popularity.

Streamers and players have mixed opinions about Rocket’s viability. Some argue that his movement and survivability make him a strong choice, while others criticize his underwhelming ultimate and lack of utility compared to other supports like Luna or Cloak and Dagger. The character’s ultimate, in particular, has been called out for its lack of defensive capabilities, making it less effective in high-stakes matches.

Marvel Rivals vs. OverWatch: A Shift in the Hero Shooter Genre

Marvel Rivals has quickly risen to challenge OverWatch’s dominance in the hero shooter genre. Recent data shows Marvel Rivals attracting half a million players within 48 hours, not including console users. In contrast, OverWatch’s player count appears significantly lower, with only 18,000 viewers on its directory compared to Marvel Rivals’ 51,000.