Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival event kicks off this Thursday! Get ready for a free Star-Lord costume and a brand-new game mode: Clash of Dancing Lions. This 3v3 mode challenges teams to score a ball in the opposing goal.

While the gameplay might evoke comparisons to Rocket League, it bears a closer resemblance to Overwatch's Lucioball – a testament to the enduring appeal of this style of game. This similarity is particularly interesting given Marvel Rivals' current trajectory. The game has arguably outgrown its Overwatch comparisons and needs unique content to establish its identity. However, its inaugural major event features a mode strikingly similar to Overwatch's first special event. The key difference lies in the thematic presentation: Overwatch's Olympic Games theme contrasts with Marvel Rivals' distinctly Chinese New Year atmosphere.

The wait is short! The Spring Festival event begins very soon.