Developer NetEase has left some hints that are considered “pointing to Carnage” in recent live broadcasts or social content, causing the fan community to once again heatedly discuss whether this classic villain from the “Spider-Man” universe will join the “Marvel Rivals” character lineup as a playable character in the future.
How important is the role of Carnage?
Carnage has always been a highly recognizable character in the “Spider-Man” villain system. Especially after Sony’s “Venom” series of movies, his popularity has greatly increased in the mainstream market. If he really joins “Marvel Rivals”, it will have a significant impact on the existing “Spider-Man” villain lineup and the overall character balance, and will also attract more villain-centered player groups.
It’s still unclear how true the developer’s hints are.
The NetEase team has always had the habit of hiding Easter eggs at the end of live broadcasts or trailers. These Easter eggs sometimes indicate new characters, and sometimes they are just pure marketing. Discussions of the massacre have been high for some time, but there has never been any official confirmation. Fans’ expectations and doubts exist almost at the same time.
The massacre is “just a matter of time”!
Judging from the strategy of popular characters since the launch of “Marvel Rivals”, the developer has been steadily advancing on the route of “classic IP + highly popular villains”. The release of each new character can drive a wave of discussion and traffic, allowing marketing costs to be naturally diluted. At this pace, the addition of carnage is not a wild guess, but something that most observers believe will happen sooner or later.