Summary
WhenMarvel Snapofficially launched from beta in 2022, it quickly caught the attention of deck-based card game enthusiasts with its distinctive strategies and familiar characters. The debut title from publisher Second Dinner, founded by former Blizzard developers, has received glowing reviews, including the Best Mobile Game of the Year award. However, two years after its breakout success,Marvel Snapcould still gain from the excitement surrounding NetEase’s upcoming superpowered hero-shooter.
Following the recent announcement at Gamescom 2024, the upcoming release ofMarvel Rivals' in December has ignited anticipation among both gamers and comic book enthusiasts. With the addition ofCaptain America and Winter Soldier inMarvel Rivals, the future roadmap for the third-person shooter looks strong. At the same time,Marvel Snaphas an equal opportunity to enhance the popularity of both games.
Marvel Rivals and Marvel Snap Could Be a Powerful Multiversal Crossover
Marvel Snap Is Already Well-Acquainted with Collaborations
ConsideringMarvel Snap’s history of real-world tie-ins, a crossover withMarvel Rivalsis entirely plausible. For instance, Second Dinner’s Loki-themed battle pass for Disney+’sLokiseries and the recent Deadpool-themed battle pass illustrate this trend, with the latter’s success partly fueled by theblockbuster release of theDeadpool and Wolverinefilm. Notably, GameRefinery data reveals thatMarvel Snap’s revenue spiked by over 300% the day after the movie’s release in July, and the game also reached the 21st spot among the highest-grossing titles in the iOS store.
Furthermore, the addition ofMarvel’s Midnight Suns-themed cards toMarvel Snapin October 2023 demonstrates Second Dinner’s willingness to partner with other Marvel IPs. TheMarvel’s Midnight Sunscollaboration consisted of the following, but weren’t necessarily limited to:
Marvel Rivals-Themed Variant Cards Could Be Incredibly Popular
ComeMarvel Rivals' release, or its next playtest, themed cards featuring the shooter’s stylized characters could be quite appealing. Interestingly, a Twitter post from Youtuber ACozyGamer has already sparked discussion on this concept with a post that has garnered over 80,000 views. The thread features Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Hela, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Black Panther gracing the covers ofMarvel Snapcards, all renderedinMarvel Rivals' distinctive art style.
Alongside rumors from leakers and dataminers about the upcoming debut of new cardsfeaturing Luna Snow, Rocket & Groot, Peni Parker, Banner Hulk, and Galacta, these factors suggest that a collaboration between the two titles might already be in the works. If accurate, it’s possible players could see features similar to those in theMidnight Sunscollaboration, such as Variants, new locations, and themed events. Moreover, incorporating brief voice lines fromMarvel Rivalswhen a Variant card is played could add a unique touch.
Ultimately,Marvel Snap’s fast-paced, short-duration gameplayand easy-to-understand elements could appeal to Marvel enthusiasts who usually engage with other games. A crossover could boost the player base for both titles and potentially pave the way for a long-term partnership between them. For instance, as more heroes join the roster of both games,Marvel Rivalscould continue to contribute its version of the character for Variants. Regardless, a one-time partnership would certainly be enticing.
