The new game Marvel’s Avengers was unveiled at E3 2019 and is currently the talk of the town. Some previously saw the game as “Destiny with superheroes.” But what MMO elements does the game offer?
What is Marvel’s Avengers? It is an action game featuring the superheroes from the Marvel universe. It will be released on May 15, 2020, on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia.
Marvel’s Avengers starts with the superheroes Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man.
With this trailer, Marvel’s Avengers was introduced.
During the game’s presentation, it was announced that content will be regularly added. So, DLCs can be expected. But how will that work? We explain where Marvel’s Avengers resembles an MMO or a “Games as a Service” like Destiny.
Loot – How does it work in Marvel’s Avengers?
How important is loot? Marvel’s Avengers is based on loot. Changing armor is a part of the game.
Details about loot are still lacking. It seems that players can customize their own versions of the superheroes using armor and skills. It was also mentioned in the presentation that there are “almost infinite ways” to customize the heroes with armor.
These questions remain open: It remains unclear whether the armor is purely cosmetic and which parts can actually be exchanged.
Co-op in Marvel’s Avengers – How many players, how does it work?
How many players can join the co-op? It has been confirmed that co-op in Marvel’s Avengers takes place with up to 4 players.
So you can fight through the action-adventure with 3 friends. If you want, you can also play solo.
What are the DLC plans for Marvel’s Avengers?
New heroes are coming: The starting quintet of Marvel’s Avengers will regularly have additional heroes added. However, it is still unclear how large the gaps between hero releases will be.
Will new heroes be paid? No. Every new character added to Marvel’s Avengers is supposed to be free.
So will Ant-Man, whose arrival has already been confirmed for the future.
More DLC content for free: As reported by Gamerant, all future content is expected to be released for free – even new regions.
Are there loot boxes or pay-to-win? The developers confirm that there will be none of the known microtransactions such as loot boxes or pay-to-win scenarios.
It seems that they will generate revenue with cosmetic items after the launch. This is where they are relying on the cash shop model of games like Fortnite.
What MMO elements does Marvel’s Avengers have? It currently sounds like Marvel’s Avengers will be a game similar to Destiny or The Division 2, but probably still more focused on single-player with an optional 4-player co-op mode. So, one of those new “service” games that developers are currently excited about.
- It’s clear that Marvel’s Avengers will continue to be supplied with content like an MMO after the launch. This will likely also directly impact gameplay, especially when it comes to new regions.
- The ability to further customize your character with new loot is also something seen in many MMOs.
- However, a real MMO feeling doesn’t really come through during 4-player co-op.
