The Marvel Rivals Rip-Off Accusations Have Come Full Circle For Overwatch 2
Kotaku | 22.11.2025 00:32
Ever since Marvel Rivals launched last December, it’s been hit with well-founded accusations of ripping off Overwatch. 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. The latest target of such critiques is Overwatch 2’s new hero Vendetta, who Marvel Rivals fans argue is similar to one of its heroes because she…uses a big sword, I guess.
