Marvel Rivals follows the footsteps of Overwatch with its Spring Festival event

Marvel Rivals is kicking off its Spring Festival event this Thursday! Get ready for a free Star-Lord costume and a brand-new game mode: Clash of Dancing Lions. In this 3v3 mode, teams battle to score a ball in their opponent's goal.

While the gameplay might remind some of Rocket League, it bears a closer resemblance to Overwatch's Lucioball—a similar mode that also drew inspiration from Rocket League. This is a noteworthy comparison, as Marvel Rivals is currently aiming to establish its own unique identity and differentiate itself from its established competitors. This first major event, however, features a game mode remarkably similar to Overwatch's inaugural event. The key difference lies in the thematic presentation: Overwatch's Lucioball was Olympic-themed, while Marvel Rivals' Clash of Dancing Lions boasts a vibrant Chinese New Year atmosphere.

The good news? You won't have to wait long to experience the Spring Festival event—it begins very soon!