# Marvel Rivals' Season 9 update will affect 80% of its roster as NetEase throws balance out the window for a more 'fun' approach to the game

> Marvel Rivals will open the doors to the "most massive overhaul to the combat system since launch" that affects roughly 80% of its hero roster when Season 9 kicks off in a couple of days.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-season-9-update-will-affect-80-percent-of-its-roster-as-netease-throws-balance-out-the-window-for-a-more-fun-approach-to-the-game/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e955f5afbe7a8e7c71dc3)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #marvel #rivals #roster #season #affect #approach #balance #game
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4e955f5afbe7a8e7c71dc3

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