Marvel Rivals players have expressed concerns about Ultron potentially being underpowered. Discover community insights regarding Ultron's balance and the ongoing debate about Jeff and Thor's upcoming adjustments.
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Balance Concerns
Potential Need for Ultron Buffs
As Marvel Rivals prepares for Season 2.5, introducing the new Strategist Ultron, early impressions suggest the mechanical villain might require immediate buffs upon release.
Reddit user mrdunklestein shared observations from early access streams where content creators tested Ultron. While noting strengths like long-range damage and good mobility, concerns emerged about drone healing barely outpacing practice bot damage, weak shielding, and underwhelming ultimate damage (reportedly weaker than Hawkeye's charged arrows).
Community members speculate this might follow NetEase's apparent pattern with flying characters - releasing them weak before subsequent buffs. Historical examples include Storm's transformation from weak duelist to competitive staple after multiple buffs.
Community Backlash Against Jeff & Thor Changes
The recent announcement of Season 2.5 balance changes sparked controversy, particularly regarding nerfs to fan-favorites Jeff the Land Shark and Thor.
Thor saw reductions in Hammer Throw damage and survivability, while Jeff received functional changes to his abilities that players fear will reduce viability despite his already low win rate (42%).
Following community feedback, NetEase released clarification videos explaining their design intentions - aiming to extend Thor's Awakened Rune state duration and giving Jeff's Joyful Splash offensive capabilities alongside healing.
Growing Petition Against Jeff Changes
The community response has been particularly strong regarding Jeff, with a Change.org petition to revert his changes gaining over 3,200 signatures. Players argue the rework risks making him "just another boring healbot" despite his current fun gameplay.
With Season 2.5 launching May 30, players eagerly await seeing how these changes affect actual gameplay.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
