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Marvel's Avengers

Platform(s): Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Eidos Montreal (EU), Crystal Dynamics (US)
Release Date: Sept. 4, 2020

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'Marvel's Avengers' v2.3 Update Will Rework WarTable And New Player Onboarding Later This Week

by Rainier on March 21, 2022 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT

Featuring a completely original story, Marvel's Avengers is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise.

Marvel's Avengers invites players to live their Super Hero dreams. Outstanding storytelling and an ever-expanding universe come together in the definitive Avengers gaming experience. Master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, assemble into teams of up to four players, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

Marvel's Avengers begins at A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor are unveiling a hi-tech Avengers Headquarters in San Francisco — including the reveal of their own helicarrier powered by an experimental energy source. The celebration turns deadly when a catastrophic accident results in massive devastation. Blamed for the tragedy, the Avengers disband. Five years later, with all Super Heroes outlawed and the world in peril, the only hope is to reassemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Marvel's Avengers features a cinematic story, complete with the high-octane action that Crystal Dynamics is known for. Featuring regular content updates, the game will take players on an epic journey delivered over multiple years.


On March 24 we are reworking the War Table as part of Patch 2.3 with the goal of streamlining missions and to improve the overall user experience. In addition, we’re reworking the onboarding process for newer players to the game, including bringing back Nick Fury to the Helicarrier as a guide. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of exactly what we’re doing, as there are quite a few changes!

Drop Zones, Threat Sectors, and Hives

One of the first major changes you’ll notice when interacting with the War Table on March 24 is that missions no longer change every 15 minutes. Instead Drop Zones and Threat Sectors appear on the War Table at all times, and HIVES will appear once you have reached a power level comparable to the range of the region it is found in. Each region now has a minimum power level and a suggested max power level; moving on at the suggested max power level will take you on a tour from region to region as your strength increases:

  • Eastern Seaboard – power level 1-25
  • Pacific Northwest – power level 25-50
  • Utah Badlands – power level 50-75
  • Snowy Tundra – power level 75-100
  • Future Wastelands – power level 100-125
  • Wakanda – power level 100-140

Villain Sectors

Villain Sectors are now visible on the War Table without needing to grab the mission chain from Faction Mission Givers. Normal Villain Sectors Mission Chains rotate daily and are picked up per usual, while Elite Villain Sectors rotate weekly.

Vaults

Vaults are now always visible on the War Table; You no longer need to obtain coordinates to have Vaults appear. The related Daily Mission chain is acquired from the SHIELD terminal or mission giver. Elite Vaults rotate weekly.

HARM Rooms

Individual Hero HARM Rooms now have a minimum Power Level of 1. Versions of HARM Challenges I-V will become a part of the priority HARM rotation; they still exist as part of the HARM challenge mission chain but will no longer be visible once completed.

Other Changes

Flashback Missions that ended with a boss fight have been replaced with Wasteland and Wakanda Threat Sectors. No Flashback Mission should end with a Villain Sector boss fight now. Rise and Shine now requires players to complete a mission in Quickmatch. Heroic Mission Chains (previously known as Iconic Mission Chains) now only show on a per Hero basis.

New Missions

We’re also adding brand new missions to the War Table that you can hop into on March 24, including a new Vault and a Villain Sector.

  • This Hostile Earth- Threat Sector – Snowy Tundra
  • Desperate Times - Drop Zone – Future Wastelands
  • Cavorite Crash Site - Drop Zone – Future Wastelands
  • Blood from a Stone- Threat Sector – Future Wastelands
  • Wasteland Vault and Elite Wasteland Vault - Vault – Future Wastelands
  • Illusion of Truth and Unthinkable (Elite) – Taskmaster Villain Sector – Future Wastelands

Avengers Initiative Onboarding Rework

Nick Fury returns to the Helicarrier to guide newer players into the Avengers Initiative! You can speak to him at the War Table upon logging in to see what he’s been up to. In fact, he’ll replace JARVIS and Maria Hill’s narration in the beginning of the Avengers Initiative, during new tutorial videos, and in some missions. Although this is mainly for new players, existing players can go through this process with Nick Fury to catch up with him.

Quest/Mission Chain Onboarding Rework

Currently, there are a series of quests or mission chains that guide players to multiple mission types as a way of teaching new players how the Avengers Initiative works. Feedback has made it clear this can be confusing since there is minimal direction. The following changes will be made in Patch 2.3 to offer clarity and to properly explain the systems, missions, and how to begin your journey in the Avengers Initiative as you progress rather than one after another.

  • Reigning Supreme has been removed
  • Vault Onboarding has been removed
  • Hive Mind has been removed
  • The previous version of Cloning Around has been removed
  • Iconic Avengers unlocks when reaching power level 10
  • SHIELD Protocols unlocks when reaching power level 20
  • Beating the Odds unlocks when reaching power level 20
  • Inhuman Sanctuary unlocks when reaching power level 30
  • Last Avenger Standing unlocks when reaching power level 130
  • Mega Hive unlocks when reaching power level 130
  • Omega-Level Threat: Family Reunion unlocks when reaching power level 140
  • Discordant Sound Raid unlocks at power level 150
  • Elite Discordant Sound Raid unlocks at power level 160

We hope that these changes will work together to create a smoother and more efficient experience for both new and existing players.

Key Features:

  • Play An Original Avengers Story: Marvel's Avengers is a unique take on these iconic Super Heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor. This character-driven story celebrates authentic Marvel heroism and humanity in a cinematic campaign filled with single-player and co-op missions.
  • Embrace Your Powers: Unlock powerful skills and new gear to build your ideal version of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. When combined with original, fan-favorite, and classic outfits, there are nearly limitless ways to customize these iconic Heroes.
  • Assemble Online: Up to four players can assemble online to defend the Earth from escalating threats. The narrative will be delivered over multiple years, with no random loot boxes or pay-to-win scenarios. Every new Super Hero and region will be delivered to players at no additional cost if you own the core game.

Marvel's Avengers is currently available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.


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