"Marvel Contest of Champions" has become a global gaming phenomenon, proving that even mobile titles can build massive, devoted communities. Despite hearing about the game for years, it's hard to believe that Netmarble knows how to excite fans with new updates.
Being deeply invested in gaming culture, it was interesting to dive into this fandom firsthand. The roster of over 300 Marvel characters in this game is very rich and rivals any other fighting game on the market.
Decade-long Marvel Action
"Marvel Contest of Champions" was first released in 2014 and has grown since then. As with most fighting games, this is essentially a 1v1 fighting experience starring some of the biggest characters from the Marvel Universe. ComicBook points out that the unique thing about it is the storytelling.
Every mission involves a tale that coincides with Marvel lore and gives a far more immersive gaming experience than just fighting.
Remarkably, it continues the original storyline more than 11 years later, which is unusual for both comics and mobile games in general. Its gameplay is simple yet addictive: players swipe and tap to move, attack, block, and unleash special moves. A fast-paced fighting loop, intuitive to boot, keeps players coming back.
Summoners Fest 2025 Celebrates Devoted Fan Base
Kabam, the developer behind the game, really pulls out all the stops to pay homage to its gaming community. Hundreds of fans descended on two days of hands-on experiences, live battles, trivia, and new character reveals at Summoners Fest.
The event showed multi-generational engagement with couples and families having played together. The setup was such that from the very beginning, fans were involved with what was going on until the end, showcasing loyalty and enthusiasm that have kept the game alive.
Kabam chief Simon Sim referred to the game as an important part of the company, and it's easy to see why. It's one of the rare Kabam titles that hasn't closed, seeing continuous new content and champions released to keep players' interests.
Meanwhile, "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" faced another delay as Skydance said that they would prioritize the game's quality for the fans.
