Marvel Rivals players have long conjectured that the matchmaking system in the game incorporates EOMM (Engagement-Optimized Matchmaking), a contentious tactic intended to rig wins and losses in order to keep players interested. To dispel these rumors, NetEase developers have now come forward.
No EOMM in Marvel Rivals Official Confirmation
The existence of EOMM in matchmaking was flatly denied by the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Sources attest that intentional EOMM manipulation is not reflected in deviations from true skill-based matching. More comfortingly, a developer insights video that provides much-needed clarity on the underlying algorithms is currently being produced to go into greater detail about matchmaking and ranking mechanics.
Why Do Players Suspect EOMM? What Is It?
In order to keep players emotionally invested, EOMM systems subtly skew match outcomes and place an emphasis on engagement over balanced gameplay. To encourage annoyance and retention, players may, for example, suddenly encounter mismatched teammates or suffer a run of defeats following a winning streak. Esports outlets such as TalkEsport and Sportskeeda points out that the continuous controversy surrounding Marvel Rivals’ matchmaking has only intensified calls for transparency.
Why This Matters for Competitive Integrity
Because opaque matchmaking undermines trust, fans are demanding clarity. Players who compete risk attributing subpar performance to algorithmic manipulation instead of actual skill deficiencies. Restoring credibility and reassuring the community would be facilitated by demonstrating how the system operates.
| Issue | Status |
| EOMM used in matchmaking | No, confirmed by developers |
| Transparency from NetEase | In the works developer video |
| Community concern | High fairness and trust issues |
