Marvel Rivals Loot Box References Spotted via Datamine
Looks like loot boxes might finally be introduced in Marvel Rivals. Dataminers recently dug into the Season 4 files and found some interesting traces that suggest the system could be on the way.
According to their findings, the developers have brought back references to a feature called “Mysteries” — a codename linked to loot boxes. The last time this subject came up was back in December 2024, when the developers assured players the feature wasn’t part of the plan.
Loot Boxes May Sneak Into Marvel Rivals After All
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), RivalsInfo, who shares information and leaks about Marvel Rivals, revealed that in Season 4, logic for the “Mysteries” player component was reintroduced. “Mysteries” is the codename for loot boxes. Within this component, there are multiple references to loot box logic, such as “cosmic mysteries number” and “BOX_OPEN_HISTORY_CHANGE,” which further confirms that it relates to the old loot box system.
Right now, it’s not clear whether these loot boxes would be tied to real-money purchases or if they’d show up as rewards for challenges and the battle pass.
It’s worth noting that Overwatch went through something similar. The original game had loot boxes for years, but they were removed when Overwatch 2 launched because of gambling concerns and the shift to a free-to-play model. Later, in Season 15, Blizzard reintroduced loot boxes with significant changes. This move was designed to address player dissatisfaction with the game’s monetization and to give free-to-play players more opportunities to earn cosmetics without spending money.
Season 4 of Marvel Rivals, titled “Heart of the Dragon,” kicks off on September 12. It will introduce new features, modes, special events, quality-of-life updates and Team-Ups. That same day, the game will also arrive on PlayStation 4, where it runs at 30 FPS on the base console and 60 FPS on the PS4 Pro.
In other related news, the rewards for the Season 4 Battle Pass have been unearthed via datamine too, and it includes some nice outfits.
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