Marvel Rivals fans have voiced their frustration over NetEase Games’ choice to reset Chrono Tokens with each new season. Within the game, players deal in three types of currency: Lattice, Chrono Tokens, and Units. While Lattice and Units are reserved for acquiring cosmetics, Chrono Tokens serve the specific purpose of advancing through the seasonal battle pass.
Although the hero shooter has seen significant success, some players have not warmed up to the way Chrono Tokens limit battle pass progression since Marvel Rivals hit the market. These tokens are gained through completing a series of challenges: daily, seasonal, and event-based. Despite a constant supply of tokens, fans are disheartened by their exclusivity in progressing through the battle pass. A growing contingent believes that progress should also reward playtime, akin to how Fortnite uses XP. Players now face another hurdle with the restrictions of Chrono Tokens.
One user, Crimson_V-, took to Reddit to share their dissatisfaction after NetEase clarified that excess Chrono Tokens from Season 0 would not transition into Season 1. According to a recent Marvel Rivals tweet, NetEase decided that only purchased Chrono Tokens would carry over, while those earned through challenges would reset. Opinions are split within the community; some argue for retaining tokens as a reward for persisting in challenges, while others see the merit in resetting to push players towards new seasonal content. This isn’t the first division within the community; they were recently at odds over whether to introduce a surrender option to the game.
A few players think that replacing traditional XP with Chrono Tokens for battle pass progression was a misstep by NetEase. A Reddit user pointed out that while many do not expect XP to roll over across seasons, Chrono Tokens are seen more like currency, thus setting an expectation of continuity. NetEase has been diligent in addressing player concerns, especially with a spike in cheating occurrences in Marvel Rivals. While pleasing everyone is unlikely, many appreciate the developer’s responsiveness to player feedback.
As anticipation builds for Season 1, players have been delving into game files, searching for hints about upcoming characters. A well-known leaker recently uncovered details about Human Torch’s abilities in Marvel Rivals, suggesting the hero will act as a ranged duelist. With such promising developments, the community’s enthusiasm for Marvel Rivals’ future grows ever stronger.
