Marvel Rivals Battle Pass Progression System Frustrates Players

Marvel Rivals, the new free-to-play hero shooter from NetEase, has attracted a large player base since its recent launch. However, the game's battle pass progression system is causing frustration among players. Rivals features a non-expiring battle pass, allowing players to continue earning rewards from previous seasons. However, progression is tied exclusively to completing limited-time challenges, rather than earning XP through regular gameplay. Challenge-Based Progression Sparks Criticism Players can only progress through the battle pass by completing daily and weekly challenges, which often require specific hero selections or playing on certain maps. This restricts player agency and limits how quickly they can advance through the battle pass. The lack of traditional XP-based progression, where players earn rewards simply by playing matches, has led to complaints. Players feel their in-match performance isn't adequately rewarded, and the limited number of challenges creates a d…