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I've been reminded that I might not be giving enough attention to Marvel games beyond Marvel Snap. While I frequently cover Marvel Snap's updates, other titles often get relegated to my Monday "Best Updates" articles. That's a fair point! So, let's dedicate a Marvel Minute to see what's happening in the wider Marvel mobile universe. It turns out Marvel Future Fight and Marvel Contest of Champions both have exciting events underway. Let's dive in!
First up, Marvel Future Fight is celebrating Iron Man! Tony Stark, ever the innovator, is showcasing new suits and weaponry. This event, inspired by Invincible Iron Man, introduces fresh threads for both Tony and Pepper. Here's the scoop from the update notes:
“Invincible Iron Man has joined Marvel Future Fight.
Upgrade your suits and defeat enemies!
New Uniforms Added! – Iron Man, Rescue
New Tier-4 Advancement! – War Machine, Hulkbuster
New World Boss: Legend+ Added! – The Black Order, ‘Corvus & Proxima’ return!
New Custom Gear, ‘C.T.P. of Liberation’ Added!
200 Crystals Event – Link your email account to receive 200 crystals!”
Now, let's swing over to the ever-popular fighting game, Marvel Contest of Champions. New events usually bring new playable characters, and the roster keeps getting deeper. I don't think we'll ever see another Marvel fighting game with such a diverse cast. Count Nefaria? Seriously? As a long-time Marvel fan, I love seeing these lesser-known characters become playable. Let's check the update notes:
“NEW CHAMPIONS
Count Nefaria
Count Luchino Nefaria, a descendant of Italian nobility, leveraged his wealth and connections to become a powerful Maggia crime boss. He underwent experiments granting him superhuman abilities, but at the cost of his life. Resurrected as pure ionic energy, he's effectively immortal, draining other ionic beings to sustain himself.
Shathra
Daughter of the Elder Goddesses Oshtur and Gaea, Shathra hails from Loomworld. Tasked with creating the Celestial Map of Humanity, she was outdone by her sister Neith, fueling her rage and envy. Consumed by vengeance, Shathra unleashes her feral nature to destroy her sister's creation, one Spider-Person at a time.
NEW QUESTS AND EVENTS
Event Quest – Lupus In Fabula
An attempt to overthrow The Collector's ship is underway! The Summoner must evict these villains. But as they delve deeper, they face escalating threats as each villain plots to seize The Collector's treasures. Will the Summoner succeed, or will they go down with the ship? Find out in LUPUS IN FABULA!
Side Quest – Ludum Maximus
The Maestro has declared four months of games to celebrate his return. The Circus Maximus, hosted by Count Nefaria, features a series of challenges. Nefaria demands only the best, so dare to enter LUDUM MAXIMUS! 5x weekly Maps with randomized Paths and formidable foes await!
Act 9; Chapter 1
Glykhan has self-destructed, but Ouroboros's sinister plotting continues. Clues are scarce, but Superior Kang offers intel via scattered holo-tapes across Battleworld. Mister Fantastic and Doctor Doom send the Summoner on a mission, but they aren't the only ones seeking answers. Will the past haunt Battlerealm? Find out in Act 9 – Chapter 1: THE RECKONING
Glorious Games
Introducing our third Saga: Glorious Games! To celebrate the Contest's history and The Maestro's return, four months of celebratory games are declared. Each month focuses on a different game element, starting with September's Circus Maximus and culminating in December's Grand Banquet! Featuring a classical antiquity theme, a Champion chase, Champion reworks, and new Events and Quests, Glorious Games marks our 10-year anniversary in style!
Realm Events
Collaborate with Summoners across Battlerealm! Realm Events are new events where points are globally contributed. Milestone rewards are claimed once global and individual thresholds are met. Ranked rewards, including a unique player title, are available for competitive Summoners.”
So there you have it. Both events look fantastic! If you haven't played these games in a while, or are new to them, this is a great opportunity to jump back in. I know I'm eager to try out Count Nefaria. Just look at him! So nefarious! Okay, I'll stop now. Enjoy!