Marvel Rivals Leak Hint Overwatch 2-Like Loot Box System3 min read
Live service games thrive on loot boxes, so if you’re an avid gamer in this genre, you’ll know how they work. Although Marvel Rivals doesn’t contain this feature, some leakers found icons and assets linked to loot boxes in December 2024. It disappointed many players, but the devs quickly claimed the game wouldn’t feature such items. Here’s what the latest leak suggests!
Marvel Rivals Leak Reveals Loot Box System
Previously, NetEase Games claimed they didn’t plan to introduce loot boxes to Marvel Rivals. In a post on X, a dataminer (RivalsInfo) claimed that “Mysteries” is the codename for loot boxes in the game’s files. They have come across the logic for the “Mysteries” player component in Marvel Rivals Season 4. This logic decides how loot boxes can offer you luck-based rewards.
They stated, “Within this component, there are multiple references to mystery box logic, such as ‘cosmic mysteries number’ and ‘BOX_OPEN_HISTORY_CHANGE’, which further confirms that it relates to the old loot box system.” However, there’s a high chance that it’s simply a leftover code or an indication of something else. Therefore, we shouldn’t jump to any conclusions.
They claimed they didn’t see any reference to buying a loot box since they can “very well be earned from challenges or the Battle Pass.” This is how it works in Marvel Rivals’ competitor, Overwatch 2. It is popular for its loot boxes, and even though it serves as the closest competitor for how these rewards can be unlocked, its loot box system has undergone major changes.
How They Returned in Overwatch 2
Upon their return in Overwatch 2 Season 15, Blizzard Entertainment claimed that they launched clearer drop rates, guaranteed rarities, duplicate protections, and a clear contrast from the original. The key takeaway is that there might not be any loot boxes arriving in the game anytime soon. These are simply leaks, so take them with a grain of salt until officially confirmed.
In the meantime, you can jump into Marvel Rivals and get your hands on the Ignite Stage 2 Twitch Drops. It has already started and is scheduled to end on October 23, so make use of this time to get unique and exciting rewards. However, if you want to get your hands on the Blood Shield Invisible Woman skin, you can easily skip the grind and get it from the MitchCactus site.
Loot boxes would be an exciting addition in Marvel Rivals, but the devs already offer so many opportunities for players to get unique rewards. It’s either in the way of rewards, events, challenges, or more. This is why it doesn’t quite feel like we’re missing out on much. If you want to enhance your gameplay experience, then you can boost your rank to give yourself an edge.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to know about the latest Marvel Rivals hinting at the Overwatch 2-inspired loot boxes. It would be interesting to see how that plays out if they do come out. Until that happens, make sure to jump into the latest K’un-Lun map and explore everything it has!