Celebrate Fourth of July by Discovering If Marvel Rivals Reduced Captain America’s Bulge

Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter that playfully highlights the more eye-catching aspects of its characters, has introduced a new wave of skins that has players buzzing. This time, Captain America is rocking a summer swimwear look that has taken the community by surprise. Steve Rogers looks more ready for a beach battle than ever, with a bulge so prominent it seems to defy the laws of physics. However, some players suspect that NetEase may have already toned down Cap’s latest feature, sparking debates about whether it’s a genuine nerf or just an optical illusion.

At the beginning of the month, Marvel Rivals kicked off the summer season with fresh swimwear skins for Captain America, Loki, and White Fox. While new skins are typically met with excitement, Cap’s new appearance drew extra attention, as his bulge appeared to be more than just a minor detail. It seemed to have a life of its own, even clipping through certain emotes.

Speculation arose that Cap might have suffered from a model rigging issue, with some suggesting it was his pelvis bone causing the awkwardness rather than anything else. If this was unintentional, it would be a curious oversight. The conversation didn’t stop there; just a few days later, coincidentally on the Fourth of July, players began to believe that NetEase had already dialed back Captain America’s impressive asset. While still noticeable, it seemed less pronounced than before, leading to heated discussions about the extent of the change.

“I extracted and pulled the model,” shared a Reddit user. “There are no changes directly to the model or rigging from what I can see. It’s possible they fixed the bulge to align it with his pelvis, which would correct the stretching.” Another user chimed in, humorously commenting on the situation.

In 2018, DC Comics gave fans a glimpse of Batman’s anatomy, raising questions about the editorial decisions behind it. The creators of Marvel Rivals maintain that their game isn’t meant to be overly provocative, but the evidence speaks for itself. Ultimately, Rob Liefeld seems to be a fan of the new skin, which is about all you can ask for in the gaming community.