Marvel Snap is known to be a game that is constantly flooded with updates, changes, and new additions. In fact, there was just an OTA patch a few days ago! Some of these changes are for the better and some are for the worse. Regardless, no matter how you feel about the changes, change is inevitable. Thanos dialogue aside, we’re taking a look at the brand new October 3, 2023 balance patch update and all of the latest additions to the game. Strap in, we’ve got a lot to unpack! (Or ‘unbox’ since we love to hoard our spotlight caches).
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Card Changes
First, let’s take a look at the reason why you clicked on this article: card changes. Buffs and nerfs come and go and affect all sorts of cards in Snap. We’re going to list all of the changes and explain how they affect the meta going forward and their respective deck lists. Without further ado, let’s check it out:
- Mojo
- [Old] 2/2 – Ongoing: If both players have 4 cards at this location, +6 Power.
- [New] 2/2 – Ongoing: If both sides here are full, +6 Power.
This change is great as it allows Mojo’s ability to be activated more often. He’s already being played alongside Elsa Bloodstone and will continue to hold his own in a few deck lists.
- Uatu
- [Old] 1/2 – Once this is in your hand, you can see the unrevealed locations
- [New] 1/1 – At the start of the game, shows the right location to you
This is a nice little buff that removes the necessity of having Uatu in your hand for his ability to trigger. Not having access to information regarding the middle location and a power decrease is a bit harsh, but we’ll have to see how he plays. He won’t be game breaking or anything, but it’s a subtle change that aims for more consistency.
Mojo and Uatu changes. (Source: Marvel Snap Zone)
S.H.I.E.L.D. Archetype
There are also a few changes in the Marvel Snap October 3, 2023 balance patch update to cards that are primarily used in Devil Dino and Loki decks. Let’s take a look:
- Mantis
- [Old] 1/2 – On Reveal: If your opponent played a card here this turn, draw a card from their deck.
- [New] 1/2 -> 2/3
This change alongside the following three are aimed to switch up the curve in S.H.I.E.L.D. draw type cards. These changes are attempts to switch up and refresh the lines of play of the archetypes. Experimentation and different combinations will ultimately decide which cards feel the best whilst playing, but it’s cool to see some things switched up every now and then.
- Cable
- [Old] 2/2 – On Reveal: Draw the top card of your opponent’s deck
- [New] 2/2 -> 3/4
This change made Cable a bit clunkier to play as you’d often times opt to play Agent Coulson instead, but I guess now you have the option to run either or both.
- Maria Hill
- [Old] 2/3 – On Reveal: Add a random 1 or 2-Cost card to your hand.
- [New] 1/2 – On Reveal: Add a random 2-Cost card to your hand.
A very welcome change, Maria Hill now is extremely consistent, guaranteeing you a 2-cost card. Also, her being a 1/2 makes it so that there are other options to use instead of Agent 13.
Mantis, Cable, and Maria Hill changes. (Source: Marvel Snap Zone)
Overall Thoughts
All in all, we’re a bit disappointed with the Marvel Snap October 3, 2023 balance patch update because we feel as though there are other cards that are more worthy of a buff or nerf. Nevertheless, these changes are welcome and serve an interesting purpose in Snap. Unfortunately, we do not think there is anything quite meta defining and Alioth and Loki still reign supreme as things stand. Hopefully, with the popularity of Bloodstone, we can see some different decks but until then, the meta is ruled by the God of Mischief.
General Updates and New Features
- Card Quality Preview: When previewing cards in the Shop (Bundles, Daily Offer, and Token Shop), players will be able to view a card at any Quality Level (Epic, Legendary, Ultra, etc).
- Earn Rare & Super Rare Avatars: Collector’s Reserves can now reward Rare Avatars with art from Rare Variants–including Avatars for Variants you do not yet own! Additionally, once you own all Card Variants for a Rarity (ex: you own all Super Rare Variants), you will be able to earn those Variant Avatars from the Premium Mystery Variant. We plan to add additional ways to acquire Rare and Super Rare Avatars in the future.
- Location Emoji Reactions: Show your feelings about Locations the same way you’ve been able to express them on Cards with Emoji Reactions. In the Location detail view (accessed by tapping on a Location), tap on the Emoji to bring up the Emoji selector. Currently, there are three options: Starry-eyed, Shocked, and Angry.
- News Feed Notification Pip: You will now see a red notification “pip” on the News Feed icon in the Main Menu when there’s a new item listed in the News Feed.
- Added VFX to Morbius
- Updated Cable’s VFX to draw the card from the top of the deck instead of the bottom.
- Added SFX to Morbius
Daily and Weekly Reset Time Refresh
The refresh/reset times for daily and weekly updates and releases have changed. This change is intended to help with scheduling problems within the development team regarding working hours. The change is as follows: 3AM UTC -> 7PM UTC. Which is a 16 hour difference.
Definitely do check out the official full detailed patch notes as they include detailed bug fixes and more.
That being said, those were all the changes and additions in the Marvel Snap October 3, 2023 balance patch update. For more relevant news, make sure to check out our latest articles on KeenGamer.
