NetEase Games has unveiled "Clone Rumble," a wild new game mode coming to Marvel Rivals on March 7 that promises to deliver pure superhero chaos by throwing traditional balance and team composition out the window.

What is Clone Rumble?

The premise is beautifully simple: each team votes for one hero at the start of the match, and then all players can only choose between those two characters. Want to see six Captain Americas face off against six Iron Men? How about a dozen Mr. Fantastics stretching across the battlefield? Clone Rumble makes it possible.

"Uncover new strategies as identical abilities clash," teases NetEase in the official trailer, which showcases some of the mayhem players can expect:

• Teams of Punishers lining up endless turrets against each other
• Armies of Groots turning maps into overgrown jungles
• Multiple Captain Americas bouncing Iron Man's projectiles in a chaotic circle
• Spider-Men swarming against a lone Aquaman
• Rocket Raccoons infesting every corner of the map

Galacta's Cosmic Adventure: Free Rewards

The mode launches alongside "Galacta's Cosmic Adventure," a limited-time board game-style event that lets players earn rewards by rolling dice and moving across spaces. Prizes include:

• A Western-themed Black Widow skin based on her 1872 comic appearance
• 320 units of in-game currency
• Various nameplates, emotes, and sprays
• Special MVP animations

Perfect Timing for Marvel Rivals

Clone Rumble arrives at an interesting moment for Marvel Rivals, which has been exceeding expectations with its gameplay and content releases. The game has built a strong reputation for:

• Balanced heroes with few complaints about skewed metas
• Regular content updates keeping the experience fresh
• Fun pop-culture references (like Moon Knight calling Dracula "a blood-sucking nerd that owes him money")
• Responsive development team listening to community feedback

As one player noted on social media: "This looks like a veritable delight of multiplayer chaos - the kind that sadly seems to have drained away from modern, hypercompetitive shooters."

Looking Ahead

NetEase has hinted that more diverse events are on the horizon, potentially including "crossover events and promotions with other media to expand the user base," according to a recent investor call.

While Clone Rumble is positioned as a temporary break from the competitive grind rather than a permanent fixture, it demonstrates NetEase's willingness to experiment with Marvel Rivals in ways that prioritize fun over strict competitive balance.

The mode begins this Friday, March 7, though NetEase hasn't specified exactly how long it will be available. For players looking to maximize their rewards during the event, the Clone Rumble mode offers a perfect opportunity to complete challenges while enjoying the superhero mayhem.

Whether you're tired of the competitive grind or just want to see what happens when a dozen Lokis try to out-trick each other, Clone Rumble promises to be the perfect chaotic palette cleanser for Marvel Rivals fans.