Overview

• Chrono Shield Cards, debuting in Marvel Rivals' Galacta’s Gift event, let players prevent rank loss up to 20 times by manual activation.
• The cards are initially available as free event rewards, but concerns linger over potential in-game shop monetization.
• Community figures and players worry the item undermines competitive integrity by enabling rank manipulation and devaluing skill-based progression.
• Some players see the cards as a way to assist those struggling to reach Gold tier for free skins, though the impact on fairness remains debated.
• NetEase's history of reversing unpopular changes has heightened speculation about potential adjustments following community backlash.