Want to play Ultron in Marvel Rivals? You might want to lower your expectations a bit, at least for now. This new flying Strategist hero will be officially released into the game on May 30th, but early reviews from content creators aren’t looking that good. Let’s check out Marvel Rivals Ultron controversy: Is he a weak character or actually a balanced one?
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Is Ultron a Weak Character in Marvel Rivals?
Ultron does bring something cool to Marvel Rivals, he is the only flying Strategist for now. Most flying heroes are Duelists, so having a support who can fly around opens up a new opportunity for great teamwork. But here is the problem. Content creators who got early access found some issues with how weak he is.
His ultimate ability, which should be his big power move, apparently does less damage than one shot from Hawkeye. That’s actually really bad for any character, especially one who’s supposed to both damage enemies and heal teammates.
His healing is just as disappointing. So many videos of his early gameplay on YouTube, or when people tested him against training bots, show that his healing barely kept up with the damage the bots were taking. For a Strategist, that’s not enough. You need to keep your teammates alive, and weak healing makes that impossible.
Why NetEase Might Have Made Ultron Weak
There is actually a pattern here that regular Marvel Rivals players have noticed. NetEase usually releases flying characters pretty weak, then makes them stronger later based on what players say. This might be their way of playing it safe for the initial release of the character.
Think about it – a flying support character could be way too strong if they messed up the balance. Imagine if Ultron had great healing and high damage while flying around freely. He would wreck every match and make other Strategists useless. The developers probably made him weaker during development because they didn’t want to have another Iron Man or Human Torch situation. Both those flying heroes were super strong when they first came out and had to be nerfed later.
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What Players in the Community Are Saying About Ultron
The Marvel Rivals community is split on Ultron. Lots of players on Reddit are calling him “bland” and think he’ll be “dead on arrival” when Season 2.5 starts. Some even think he might be the weakest hero in the whole game. The frustration is understandable. Ultron has been one of the most requested characters since the game launched, and fans expected him to be powerful and fun to play. Instead, they’re getting a character who might struggle to compete with existing Strategists.
But not everyone agrees. Some players think the complaints are ridiculous and that buffing Ultron would make him broken. One Reddit user argued:
- His primary fire can already 2-shot squishy characters, so making his aim better would be unfair.
- His healing ability lasts forever and heals an area, which is actually better than most supports like Rocket.
- Support ultimates shouldn’t be doing massive damage anyway.
These players worry that buffing Ultron based on early complaints would make him horrible to go against and completely overpowered.
Should You Still Try Ultron?
Even with all these concerns, you should still give Ultron a shot when he comes out. Early opinions from content creators might not show the full picture. The character could feel totally different when you’re actually playing him in real matches with your team.
Plus, NetEase has a good track record of listening to what players say. If Ultron really is too weak, you can expect them to make him stronger pretty quickly in the upcoming patch notes. With player feedback and regular updates, Ultron could become the powerful villain you’ve been waiting to play.
