NetEase says it's not using EOMM, but players who feel slighted by the matchmaking system Marvel Rivals uses are still suspicious

On August 12, 2025, the official Marvel Rivals account on X responded to player concerns about its matchmaking system, specifically the rumored use of Engagement-Oriented Matchmaking (EOMM). Not only did they deny that EOMM is used in Rivals,

For those unfamiliar with EOMM, instead of matching you against players of similar skill, the game's matchmaking system also attempts to make sure the player is engaged by not let