You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals promised a superhero showdown when it came out, letting you fight as your favorite Marvel characters in a chaotic, ability-fueled free-for-all shooter. There were a lot of big names on the original roster, and then the games first big update Season 1 added even more iconic heroes Marvels First Family, The Fantastic Four. The community would surely be happy to have a beloved team join the game, right? They did, but maybe not for the reasons the creators thought they would.Mister Fantastic brought much-needed comedic and physics-bending action to the battlefield, but it was the Invisible Woman who really caught everyones attention, and maybe even took their attention away from other things. A surge of interest happened that even the seasoned devs at NetEase and Marvel Games were caught off guard. Not because of her amazing abilities to become invisible and create force fields, but rather because there was something else about Sue Storms debutthat was making a lot of noise.Marvel Rivals devs shocked at 3,000% search rate for Invisible Woman at Season 1 launchThe Fantastic Four have been in a lot of comic books over the years, but their movies have been hit or miss. Youd think that when they got to Marvel Rivals, everyone would be excited, maybe talking about how well they work together or what special powers they have. But something changed the point of view, specifically of one team member and how she is designed in the game.Invisible Womans Malice skin blew up the internet upon its reveal. Image by VideoGamer.As Danny Koo, executive producer at Marvel Games, told PC Gamer at GDC, When we announced Fantastic Four, the Google searches for Invisible Woman went up 3,000% in that period. Theres a huge increase in sudden, intense interest that points to something other than a fresh appreciation for Sue Storms comic book roots. Lets face it: Marvel Rivals is known for having detailed character models. It took a lot of work from the creators to make these heroes look good, move around, and, well, look like they do in comic books, and sometimes even more.So, when the Invisible Womans Malice outfit was released, it didnt just make people look twice. It showed a more confident and visually striking version of the character. It led to a huge number of Google searches, a thousand memes, and a huge number of forum posts. Of course, the devs wont say it out loud. Theyll talk about how the game works and how to make sure that each character is balanced. But the internet knew exactly what was going on. A figure that looks great, a costume that shows a lot, and fans who already like it. Theres a recipe for online fame in that.Through the lens of social media and online communities, this is an interesting example of how one character design can totally overshadow even the best-laid game plans. The Marvel Rivals team probably expected to talk about how Invisible Woman could be used strategically. Instead, they got a viral hit, which shows how unpredictable, often funny, and undeniably powerful online fans can be.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share