NetEase’s Marvel Rivals is introducing a new, limited-time experimental game mode titled Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol. This mode integrates auto chess mechanics into the existing gameplay framework by requiring players to assemble a team of six heroes from the game’s roster. Once teams are finalized, rounds proceed in a point-elimination format, wherein the heroes’ engagements are resolved automatically. Key elements of the mode include a drafting phase, strategic positioning on a grid-based arena, and the application of synergy-based enhancements, all of which are designed to offer an alternative tactical experience within the Marvel Rivals environment.

In Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol, additional customization is afforded through a card-based system that allows players to enhance specific hero attributes such as attack speed, health, or damage reduction. This system provides a mechanism for dynamic adjustment during the match, as players manage resources and reposition their heroes between rounds based on evolving battle conditions. The mode represents NetEase’s effort to diversify player engagement by combining familiar elements of the auto chess genre with the Marvel Rivals franchise, thus offering an innovative gameplay format that operates alongside the game’s traditional team-based features.

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