Before NetEase superhero-landed on the scene in December with a Marvel-based hero shooter that has captured the hearts of millions, Overwatch 2 had already been in a state of decline. The sequel has failed to deliver on pretty much any of its promises of being a robust follow-up with PvE elements and a real story,

Overwatch 2 will be receiving "groundbreaking changes" that are "unlike anything you've seen before" later this year, according to developer Blizzard.

Since well before its launch, Marvel Rivals has been billed as a so-called Overwatch killer - a hero shooter that can topple the reigning king and innovator of the genre in the hearts and minds of fans.

NetEase’s shooter took a lot from Overwatch, but Blizzard could learn a thing or two from Marvel Rivals as well