NetEase developer Guangyun Chen rejects the idea that Marvel Rivals is anything like Concord because of its dedication to the players. Concord is the latest failed attempt at a hero shooter, but Marvel Rivals may not repeat the mistakes that resulted in its discontinuation.Concord is a game that was released in August and discontinued in September due to its small audience. This set a record low for live service titles, as the game had only been live for two weeks before PlayStation shut the door on its few dedicated fans. Since then, Concord fans have spotted the game being sold at various stores despite the inability to play it. Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen is confident that the Marvel hero shooter won’t follow Concord’s mistakes. Related Epic Marvel Rivals Fan Animation Shows How Well Deadpool Would Fit The Game A cool fanmade Marvel Rivals animation shows what Deadpool may look like if he becomes a playable character in the hero shooter. The Gamer recently held an exclusive interview with Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen in which Concord was brought up. According to Chen, Marvel Rivals is distinct from Concord because NetEase intends to prioritize the player base and the game’s fun factor. The Game Director also stated that Marvel Rivals’ unique gameplay will help the game stand out from other hero shooters. This may be because most characters in the game utilize their superhero abilities in place of the guns that are typically used in the hero shooter genre. Chen also emphasized dedication to the Marvel IP and storyline, whereas Concord was a new IP that intended to introduce its characters through cinematics. Marvel Rivals Could Avoid Concord's Mistakes Close Because Marvel Rivals will be free to play, the hero shooter already has one benefit that Concord was missing. This lack of an entry fee could enable a broader audience to play the game that may have otherwise overlooked it. As making the game fun is core to NetEase’s ideology for the upcoming hero shooter, it’s likely to be a fundamental aspect of the game. This may suggest that subsequent updates to the game will continue to focus on maintaining a player’s ability to have fun. Concord was on PS5 and PC, while Marvel Rivals is expected to release for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, which could also play in its favor. Although NetEase is confident in the game’s success, Marvel Rivals may be missing cross-progression when it launches.While Marvel Rivals is in the same genre as Concord, it seems to be distinct enough to draw players who passed on the PlayStation game. As NetEase is dedicated to evolving the foundations of Marvel Rivals through updates, future content drops may encourage people to try or return to the game.