The Marvel Avengers seemed to shrug the players off, but there is still a new DLC on the way in Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect. Prior to his arrival on March 18, the developers detailed some changes to the base game – including substantial rework of how it uses XP and cosmetics. In short: leveling will take longer.
As explained in a post on the game’s website, the current XP curve “is not really a curve”, but a straight line. “This has led to pace issues, as skill points are currently being rewarded very quickly, which can be confusing and overwhelming for younger players. We want every decision to invest in a skill or Hero to be more meaningful.”
They are therefore increasing the amount of XP needed to level up after “around level 25”. The required amount will continue to increase as you advance towards the 50 level limit. The change will not affect already evolved characters, only new characters that you are trying to evolve after the March 18 update.
The same update is bringing changes to cosmetics, to try to introduce more player options in the collection of items you want. Again, players will not lose anything already won, but cosmetic items that would have previously been unlocked through random drops in the future can be purchased with the in-game currency from the cosmetic supplier.
Was progressing more slowly the secret to making the game more fun? Games need friction to get players to interesting decisions, but I have no idea how it will change the feel of the game. Honestly, I’m not sure if I’m interested in the idea of having to raise the level of superheroes – it seems against their own concept.
Future Imperfect will add Clint “Hawkeye” Barton as a playable character to Marvel’s Avengers, after he was introduced as an ally alongside playable Kate Bishop in the previous update, Taking AIM. It will be released on March 18.