In October 2024, Marvel Contest of Champions celebrated its 10th anniversary with a substantial update featuring new champions, events, and gameplay enhancements.
New Champions:
- Scream: Introduced on October 17, Scream, the daughter of Venom, is a formidable Cosmic attacker with defensive capabilities, utilizing her symbiote tendrils to overpower opponents. CashWeb Network
- Jack O’Lantern: Debuting on October 31, Jack O’Lantern is a notorious assassin known for his fiery attacks and sinister persona, adding a Halloween-themed character to the roster. CashWeb Network
Events and Quests:
- House of Horrors: This event quest teams players with Jessica Jones to investigate a mysterious symbiote issue, leading to a haunted carnival where Scream and Jack O’Lantern serve as main antagonists. Techlusive
- Jack’s Bounty-Full Hunt: In this side quest, Jack O’Lantern hosts the Gladiatorial Games, forcing champions into battles for survival with bounties placed on enemies. Techlusive
Anniversary Battlegrounds:
- Running from October 2 to October 30, the latest season introduced new challenges and buffs across two tracks:
- Victory Track: Players utilized special buffs and maintained Fury to gain advantages.
- Gladiator Circuit: Only critical hits dealt damage, with strategic play rewarding guaranteed critical hits for a limited time. Techlusive
Additional Updates:
- Glorious Guardian Reworks: Champions Medusa and Purgatory received updates to align with the expanding roster, enhancing their competitiveness. GamingonPhone
- 60 FPS Upgrade: Scheduled for November, the game planned to upgrade to 60 frames per second, offering smoother animations and an improved gameplay experience. GamingonPhone
- Venom-Themed Events: To celebrate the release of “Venom: The Last Dance,” special
