Summary:

  • Unstable Molecules is a new in-game currency in Marvel Rivals to unlock an alternate color palette for skins.
  • Currently, in-game Unstable Molecules are earned only by converting an existing currency, Lattice. 
  • NetEase has announced its intentions to implement further means of earning Unstable Molecules.

Marvel Rivals is raising its stakes in terms of customization, with the introduction of Unstable Molecules! With this special currency, players can unlock alternative color palettes for their favorite legendary skins. This phenomenon caters to a more personal experience by unique looks to your heroes, making gameplay much more beautiful. However, acquiring Unstable Molecules does not come as easily as distributing other currencies. And now, so many players are wondering how to get Unstable Molecules without spending so much.

What Are Unstable Molecules?

Marvel Rivals has finally gotten the Unstable Molecules, a brand-new in-game currency to power the upcoming costume color customization system. This system is part of the game feature that enables the player to change the favorite hero skin colors, giving it a special look on the battlefield. Not unlike skin purchases of the past, color customizations require Unstable Molecules for individual resource purchases, distinguishing them from other existing currencies like Units and Lattice. 

So far, only a few skins can make color changes, such as Magik, Psylocke, Winter Soldier, and Luna Snow. However, more skins for color customization are expected to be on the way in further updates.

How to Get Unstable Molecules

At present, the only method of acquiring Unstable Molecules is by exchanging them for Lattice at a 1:1 ratio. A recolor costs 600 Unstable Molecules, so players have to convert 600 Lattice just to unlock a new color palette. Before players can acquire any recolor palettes, they must first own the base costume, which is priced at 600 Unstable Molecules each. The game will automatically convert an amount of the required Lattice into Unstable Molecules upon trying to buy a color customization.

Unstable Molecules can be expensive because they are often acquired through purchasing Lattice with real money or limited in-game rewards. For instance, 1000 Lattice can be obtained with a purchase of $9.99/£7.99, while smaller bundles of 100 + 500 cost around $5.98/£4.78 combined. NetEase indicated from their statement that more ways to obtain Unstable Molecules would be released in Season 3. For now, it is still a premium currency pretty necessary in unlocking the costume color customizations.

Current Limitations and Frustrations

Unstable Molecule acquisition in the Marvel Rivals is limited and fraught with player frustration. Players have no choice but to spend real cash on Lattice, as there is no way to directly buy Unstable Molecules or earn them in-game just yet. Furthermore, Lattice cannot be purchased in easily spent 600-unit increments. There is also the added limitation that only a few skins are presently supported for color customization.

Finally, the monetization model that essentially requires letting players pay twice for skins is another big source of frustration. First, players have to buy the base costume, and then again to unlock alternate color schemes using Unstable Molecules. This two-tiered cost structure, in addition to there being no other way to earn Unstable Molecules but to spend money on it, is a subject of community disdain.

Conclusion

Sublime in concept, Unstable Molecules presents Marvel Rivals‘ customization system with the possibility of self-expressive color variants for the heroes. Though at the moment, acquiring them seems a bit limited, future updates bring news of easier ways to earn them. In the meantime, you may want to consider your purchases carefully and keep an ear out for what arrives next.