Marvel Rivals enthusiasts have been vocal on social media, expressing their frustration with NetEase Games’ choice to reset Chrono Tokens at the close of each season. The game features three currencies: Lattice, Chrono Tokens, and Units. Lattice and Units are mainly for cosmetic purchases, while Chrono Tokens are dedicated solely to navigating through the seasonal battle pass.
While overall, the hero shooter has made a positive impact, there are some players who have been less than thrilled about how Chrono Tokens and the battle pass progression are handled since Marvel Rivals launched. Players accumulate Chrono Tokens by tackling daily, seasonal, and event challenges. Although the game keeps the tokens flowing, the community is disheartened that they’re the exclusive means for advancing the battle pass. Many gamers wish there was a way to gain progression simply by playing matches, similar to Fortnite’s XP system. And now, they’re discovering another limitation with Chrono Tokens.
A user going by the name Crimson_V expressed their concerns on Reddit after NetEase clarified that any extra Chrono Tokens from Season 0 will not move forward to Season 1. On Twitter, the developers addressed the possibility of carrying over Chrono Tokens to subsequent seasons. They decided that only purchased Chrono Tokens would roll over, while those obtained through challenges would reset at season’s end. This has left the community split, with some arguing that players should be rewarded for consistent challenge completion, while others agree with the reset to encourage fresh engagement with each new season. It’s not their first disagreement—players were recently at odds over a proposed surrender option.
Many players believe NetEase should have stuck with the traditional XP model instead of introducing Chrono Tokens for leveling up the battle pass. As one redditor pointed out, players typically don’t expect XP to transfer between seasons, but being a currency, Chrono Tokens seem like they should. Meanwhile, the developers have been working hard to stay on top of community needs, especially as Marvel Rivals deals with an increase in cheaters. While it’s impossible to satisfy everyone, fans have generally appreciated how the developer responds to game-related issues.
As players look forward to Season 1, some are busy scouring the game’s files for hints about upcoming characters. A well-known leaker recently shared the abilities for Human Torch, hinting at his likely role as a ranged Duelist. With all that’s on the horizon, the Marvel Rivals community is buzzing with excitement for what’s to come.
