Marvel Super War

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Marvel Super War
Marvel Super War logo.png
Developer(s) NetEase
Publisher(s) NetEase, FunTap
Engine Unity
Platform(s) iOS, Android
Release
  • WW: December 19, 2019
Genre(s) Multiplayer online battle arena
Mode(s) Multiplayer

Marvel Super War is a free-to-play 3D, third-person multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game by NetEase and Marvel Entertainment. [1]

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Gameplay

In the game, there are two teams, red and blue. Each team has five players, each playing a different character from the Marvel Comics. To win the game, players must destroy the enemy base before the enemy team destroys theirs.

Development

It is in beta both on Android and iOS and is available to download only in selected countries. [2] The game was released in December 2019.

Reception

Ban in India

The mobile app was banned in India (along with other Chinese apps) on September 2, 2020 by the government, the move came amid the 2020 China-India skirmish. [3] [4]

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References

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