Marvel's Avengers fans mourn the "misunderstood" superhero game as its final update goes live
Marvel's Avengers players are pouring one out for Crystal Dynamics' ensemble superhero game as its final major update goes live on all platforms.
Update 2.8, which is live now, is basically a free-for-all for Marvel's Avengers faithfuls who still plan on playing now that the game has essentially been relegated to maintenance-only status.
Crystal Dynamics says (opens in new tab) the update "unlocks nearly all Marketplace items for free, in addition to adding final buffs that will make Heroes feel more powerful as you continue to enjoy Marvel's Avengers in the future!"
Here (opens in new tab) you can read the studio's detailed plans for Marvel's Avengers' "end-of-support" transition period, which will last until September 30, at which point all official support will cease. In addition to all of the outfits, emotes, takedowns, and nameplates that'll be automatically added to your Hero Card after you install version 2.8, Crystal Dynamics is also giving all players who have at least one achievement by April 1 Iron Man's Variable Threat Response battle suit.
The vibe in the community in the wake of Marvel's Avengers' final update is generally bittersweet. For all its flaws, the game has its diehards, many of whom see Marvel's Avengers as a missed opportunity that once held a lot of potential.
Such a sad day
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