Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter strikingly similar to Overwatch, has gained significant popularity, potentially impacting Overwatch 2's player base. Overwatch 2's director acknowledges the new competitive landscape and sees it as an opportunity for innovation. Blizzard plans to introduce radical changes to Overwatch 2 in 2025, including hero perks and the return of loot boxes, in response to Marvel Rivals' success. Currently, Overwatch 2 suffers from low Steam player numbers and poor user reviews, while Marvel Rivals maintains a high player count. The issues stem from Overwatch 2's monetization strategies and the cancellation of a promised PvE mode. IGN offers further coverage on Marvel Rivals, discussing datamining and a potential Switch 2 version.