Marvel Rivals Newest Patch Gave A Big “Buff” To Male Characters

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As a gamer, I can’t help but notice that Marvel Rivals keeps dodging the accusations of inappropriate content. It seems like the creators over at NetEase are choosing to take it all in stride and simply roll with the punches, or as they say, “we’re just going to eat this cake.

In this latest update for Season 2, you’ll find all the anticipated buffs and nerfs as promised by the developers. However, some players have pointed out an unusual change in the male characters’ backside area.

I Like Big Butts and I Cannot Lie

According to u/Weak-Bodybuilder-419’s post on Reddit, it appears that several male characters have undergone a noticeable enhancement, resulting in fuller, more defined buttocks. For instance, Moon Knight, Winter Soldier, Wolverine, and others now exhibit significantly more prominent derrieres when compared to their previous character designs. Here’s a look at the transformation:

It’s worth noting that up until now, only Venom had received praise for his posterior. This is why the twerk emote was used. However, with a significant number of female characters being sexualized, there have been requests for male characters to also receive similar treatment. It seems like NetEase has taken notice of these demands.

Prior to any official character proportion adjustments in Marvel Rivals, enthusiasts had already been customizing characters’ appearances, even before the game’s release in January. One particularly notable unofficial edit circulating online involved a significantly enhanced Black Panther.

It turned out to be quite persuasive, leading many players to believe it was authentic. In the end, X felt compelled to address the issue with a community statement.

Among other edits, this one was relatively tame compared to the fan community’s usual work. It’s fairly simple to discover sexually explicit content related to Marvel Rivals on the internet; some fans even speculate that such fan-created erotic material could contribute to the game maintaining its popularity over time.

Not Just the Men

While it’s the male characters’ rear ends that are currently grabbing attention, some observers have pointed out an increase in the sexualization of female characters as well. One user even noticed that the backsides of Magik and Psylocke have been substantially enlarged following the latest update.

To this point, it appears that no significant criticisms have been voiced. If each character in Marvel Rivals is equally sexualized, the series may prove resilient against cancellation by feminist audiences.

Marvel Rivals is now playable for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

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2025-04-12 10:42