A new update from NetEase reverses course on plans to reset player ranks in Marvel Rivals, the free-to-play PvP shooter. Perhaps it thought that players would be excited to learn their hard-fought progress would be lost, but, shockingly, that turned out not to be the case. Here's the nuance that was missed: "A common concern was the pressure associated with having a rank reset every half-season, which has made participating in competitive mode less enjoyable." Luckily there wasn't much conviction behind the plan, so the pivot is instantaneous. As of now there will be no mid-season reset, and the rewards for the second half of Season 1 will be participation trophies:

1. The first half of the season will still conclude on February 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM (UTC+0). Players at Gold rank will receive the costume reward, as well as Crests of Honors for those in Grandmaster and above, and the Crest of Honor for the top 500 (One Above All).

2. When the second half of the season begins, there will be no rank reset. Players will retain their ranks and scores from the end of the first half. To earn new rewards, players simply need to complete 10 matches in Competitive mode and meet the relevant conditions by the end of the season. Rewards will include a new Gold rank costume and a variety of Crests of Honor, featuring distinct designs for Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All.