Marvel Rivals has just announced an exciting Spring Festival event, set to kick off this Thursday. Gamers can look forward to snagging a free Star-Lord costume and diving into a unique new game mode called Clash of Dancing Lions. In this mode, teams of three players will compete to score a ball into the opponents' goal, adding a thrilling twist to the gameplay.

At first glance, many might draw parallels between Clash of Dancing Lions and Rocket League, and it's easy to see why. However, a closer look reveals that this mode bears a stronger resemblance to Lucioball, the inaugural special game mode introduced in Overwatch, which itself drew inspiration from Rocket League.

This comparison is particularly noteworthy because Marvel Rivals has been gaining ground and even surpassing Overwatch in certain aspects. To carve out its own unique identity and distance itself from the Blizzard title, it's crucial for Marvel Rivals to introduce original content. Yet, its first major event features a mode strikingly similar to Overwatch's initial event. The key distinction lies in the thematic setting: while Overwatch's mode was inspired by the Olympic Games, Marvel Rivals infuses its mode with vibrant Chinese cultural elements, celebrating the Spring Festival.

The good news is that fans won't have to wait long to experience this festive event. The Spring Festival is just around the corner, promising a fun-filled celebration for Marvel Rivals players.