Lord Icons are set to make an appearance on the Marvel Rivals hero selection wheel. This update, once it goes live, will let players display their main characters before matches. It could also streamline the hero-picking process by acting as a pinning feature. This addition came about after numerous fan requests on the game’s subreddit, and luckily, the development team has shown themselves to be quite responsive to player feedback.
Lord Icons have sparked quite the discussion since their introduction to the well-liked hero shooter. Some players wear them as marks of prestige, while others argue they contribute to online negativity. The critics say that obtaining Lord Icons in Marvel Rivals isn’t truly indicative of skill since the process to unlock them doesn’t require much effort. Yet, some players use them to put others down. Despite the mixed reactions, the development team seems pleased with the current role of icons and plans to amplify their presence in future updates.
According to VideoGamer, Danny Koo, an executive producer at Marvel Games, confirmed on Twitter that the Lord Icons are indeed planned for the character wheel. While announcing the Hellfire Gala for Season 2, Koo responded to a fan inquiry about the feature, stating, “Yes, it’s on the to-do list.” Although he didn’t specify when we can expect this change, it seems quite likely that it will coincide with the 2.5 Season update, slated for late May. This change is merely a quality-of-life tweak.
Players already appreciated the addition of hero proficiency icons a while back, as it showed developers’ commitment to community feedback. Despite being a minor adjustment, it helped players monitor progression, especially when leveling up several heroes. Now, with news about Lord Icons, fans seem excited again, calling for these icons to be integrated into more aspects of the game to motivate further play.
Still, there are calls for the character proficiency system to offer more diverse rewards. Some fans propose adding a tier beyond Lord, with harder missions, while others are interested in multiple Lord Icons per character tailored to different skins. It’s uncertain which of these community suggestions the developers will decide to implement.
