"Ever since Marvel Rivals launched last December, it's been hit with well-founded accusations of ripping off . From gameplay modes to hero kits, NetEase's superhero shooter is chock-full of what feel like direct pulls from Blizzard's trailblazing game. But now that Marvel Rivals has been out long enough for Overwatch 2 to be learning from it, the rip-off accusations have come full circle."
"Now, however, it's been long enough that Overwatch 2 can introduce a character or concept that could have conceivably been pulled from Marvel Rivals , and fans are accusing Vendetta, with her sword-based fighting style and mobility skills, of being modeled on Magik from NetEase's game. Others, meanwhile, are pointing out that "lady with big sword" is hardly a trademarked concept, and arguing that and Marvel Rivals should be learning from each other ."
Marvel Rivals launched in December and drew accusations of copying Overwatch 2, with critics pointing to similar gameplay modes and hero kits. Overwatch 2 later added features and a new character, prompting renewed accusations that Blizzard borrowed ideas from NetEase despite long development timelines for Overwatch 2 content. Fans claim Vendetta's sword-based combat and mobility resemble Marvel Rivals' Magik, while others emphasize that a 'lady with big sword' archetype is not proprietary and that both games can learn from one another. Online reactions include memes, tweets, and heated debate over originality and influence.
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