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Marvel Rivals’ Magik Already Has a Clear Overwatch Counterpart

Written by Drew Swanson
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Fans of the X-Men and New Mutants will be glad to see Magik playable in Marvel Rivals, but her moveset might appear similar to one Overwatch 2 hero.

Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be a strong competitor to Blizzard's hero-shooter Overwatch 2, taking iconic characters from Marvel's vast roster and putting them in team-based PvP combat. While it's clear Marvel Rivals draws a lot of inspiration from Overwatch 2, there are some key differences that should help the game feel unique, such as destructible environments and a third-person perspective. However, out of all the characters on Marvel Rivals' roster, Magik is likely to be one of the most derivative of one Overwatch 2 character based on her signature portal-conjuring abilities.

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