Marvel Rivals has just unveiled its much-anticipated Spring Festival event, set to kick off this Thursday. Gamers can look forward to snagging a free Star-Lord costume and diving into a unique new game mode called Clash of Dancing Lions. In this exciting three-player team mode, the objective is to score a ball into the opponents' goal, reminiscent of both Rocket League and the popular Lucioball mode from Overwatch.

While many might draw immediate comparisons to Rocket League due to the ball-scoring mechanic, it's the similarities with Lucioball, Overwatch's inaugural special game mode, that are more striking. Lucioball itself was inspired by Rocket League, so it's not surprising to see this influence in Marvel Rivals.

This comparison is particularly interesting as Marvel Rivals aims to distinguish itself from Overwatch, striving to carve out its own unique identity in the competitive gaming landscape. However, the choice of its first major event—a mode akin to Overwatch's initial event—raises eyebrows. The key difference lies in the thematic approach: Overwatch's mode was themed around the Olympic Games, while Marvel Rivals infuses strong Chinese cultural elements into its Spring Festival event.

The good news for eager fans is that they won't have to wait long to experience this new event. The Spring Festival is set to start very soon, promising fresh content and exciting gameplay for Marvel Rivals players.