Marvel Snap Patch Notes, Improvements in Marvel Snap Update

The Marvel Snap Patch Notes detail recent updates, including new features like a Deck Builder and Albums, alongside card balance adjustments and bug fixes, aiming to enhance gameplay and improve the overall gaming experience for players.

by T Santhosh

Updated Dec 06, 2023

Marvel Snap Patch Notes, Improvements in Marvel Snap Update
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Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap is a digital collectible card game developed by Second Dinner and published by Nuverse for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. This game, released on October 18, 2022, features a wide array of characters from the Marvel Universe. In Marvel Snap, players assemble a deck of 12 cards, each representing a Marvel character with attributes like cost, power level, and unique abilities.

During each round, players place one or more cards face down at randomly assigned locations, each with its special effect. After revealing the cards, their special abilities activate, and the player with the highest power at a location wins it.

To secure victory, you need to win two out of the three locations in the game, which typically spans six rounds, with increasing energy for playing more potent cards. This card game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, making it suitable for fans of Marvel and strategic card games.

Marvel Snap Patch Notes 

Second Dinner is taking a break for the winter, but they just released a huge Marvel Snap update. Lots of cards got stronger or weaker, especially Alioth, America Chavez, and Luke Cage. Check out the patch notes for Marvel Snap's December 5, 2023, update to see all the changes. 

GENERAL UPDATES

FEATURES

Deck Builder

  • Acquired a sweet new card or variant, but not sure what Deck to make with it? Use our new Deck Builder to have a deck built for you!
  • Deck Builder analyzes vast amounts of Data and Statistics from Live Games, taking your collection into account, to build an incredible deck for you to use.
  • Deck Builder can be used in the following ways:
  • Upon acquiring a card or variant -> it will build a deck that uses that card
  • While building a new deck in the Collection, it can finish your deck for you.
  • This works with any number of cards already in the deck (from 0 to 11!)
  • The data that Deck Builder uses is updated regularly, so you can always count on it giving you a quality deck based on your collection.

Albums

  • Ever wanted to show off a complete variant set? Well now you can with Albums!
  • Albums are sets of variants that offer up unique exclusive rewards for collecting them.
  • Earn rewards upon obtaining 3, 6, 9, or 12 variants in an Album.
  • Variants in an Album have an indicator in the Shop.
  • Four Albums will be available at the launch of this feature, including:
  • Venomized Villains
  • Dan Hipp
  • Jim Lee X-Men
  • Hellfire Gala (will launch shortly after!)
  • More albums will be released in the future!

Featured Mystery Variants

  • When a new album launches or an album is featured, the Premium Mystery Variant in the Daily Offer section of the shop will change to a Featured Mystery Variant
  • Featured Mystery Variants provide a Premium Mystery Variant, with an increased chance to provide a Variant for a given album.
  • E.g. the Venomized Villain Featured Mystery Variant offers an increased chance to provide a Venomized Villain Variant.
  • You can purchase these to help get variants for a specific album.
  • Featured Mystery Variants are only available for limited times and may change to feature different albums or content each time it shows up in the Daily Offer Shop

Emotes: Players can now collect and equip new emotes.

  • New Emotes have been added to the game!
  • Four new emotes have been added to the game (each of these Emotes is an Album reward).
  • The Emote selector in-game now scrolls between pages to allow players to see all their available Emotes.
  • Players can assign Favorite Emotes.
  • Players can set, per-deck, which 3 Emotes are always listed first.
  • More emotes will be available in the future!

Spotlight Avatar Frame

  • Spotlight Avatars have a new, unique Avatar Frame.
  • This also applies to previously-earned Spotlight Avatars.

Auto-Pick Favorites for New Decks

  • When you make a new deck, its Cosmetics (Avatar, Card-back, and Title) are automatically chosen from among your Favorites.

AUDIO

  • New Voice Over Dialogue for:
  • Hela
  • Ultron
  • Apocalypse
  • Infinaut
  • Onslaught
  • Arnim Zola
  • Swarm has new Sound Effects.
  • Updated America Chavez’s Sound Effects.

ART & VISUAL EFFECTS

  • Swarm has new Visual Effects.
  • Improved and sped up the Visual Effects for Mjolnir.
  • No more waiting around forever when one Mjolnir affects multiple Thors!
  • Updated America Chavez Visual Effects.

Bug Fixes

Card Logic Fixes in 22.x

  • Cleaned up an interaction that prevented Phoenix Force’s power from being merged with a card that was already merged with Hulkbuster
  • Fixed an issue that prevented a card copied from a merged Phoenix Force from moving.
  • Fixed an issue that was preventing players from viewing unrevealed cards with Daredevil in play.

VFX & SFX Fixes in 22.x

  • Resolved an issue that prevented Kingpin and Kraven’s VFX from playing under certain circumstances
  • Fixed an issue where Shadowland flipping while Invisible Woman is active could cause an endless VFX loop.
  • Resolved an issue that prevented SFX from playing properly when retreating from a friendly battle
  • Fixed an issue that saw Nico Minoru’s VFX move on the card and obscure information
  • Fixed Shuri’s VFX to no longer display for all cards hovered over the location, just the first
  • Fixed an issue with Mysterio's VFX not displaying correctly on some Android devices
  • Intro animations should no longer overlap between Thanos and High Evolutionary
  • Fixed an issue with Ongoing abilities delaying the merge VFX for Klyntar.

Other Fixes in 22.x

  • Player Names should no longer be occasionally missing from Friendly Battle and Conquest UI elements
  • “Hold to Open” and “Hold to Confirm” text should no longer overlap card and reward descriptions and assets
  • Fixed some text strings related to Mission Completion that weren’t properly localized in all languages
  • Card upgrade UI should now be properly scaled to fit the screen when upgrading post-match
  • Resolved and issue with Card Upgrade preview not showing for Infinite rarity
  • Resolved some minor UI elements that were clipping behind the spotlight cache carousel banner
  • Cleaned up some elements of the splash screen that were visible across adjacent screens
  • Tapping on the empty space on either side of the Avatar and Title select screen should no longer open those objects into their detail view
  • Fixed Weirdworld’s background
  • Resolved some overlap issues with card touch region sizes in the collection screen
  • Fixed an issue that was causing Titles and Avatar assets claimed from Collector’s Caches to be duplicated and overlapping
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Hotel Inferno location to appear during the tutorial.
  • Addressed a typo in the Artist information for one of Ghost Rider’s variants
  • Cleaned up some of the background shader work for one of Taskmaster’s variants
  • Resolved an issue with one of Scarlet Witch’s variants that caused some visible distortion at 3D and higher rarities
  • Mission timers should be once again refreshing appropriately in the client
  • Adjusted some FTUE and informational popups to display correctly for devices with a notch

PC Fixed Issues in 22.x

  • [PC] Signing out and then back into the same Google account on PC during the same session should no longer result in various UI issues
  • [PC] When going to the Shop from the Collection Screen, the reward previews for bundles should no longer show duplicate assets
  • [PC] Scrolling between decks should now function correctly when changing between Landscape and Portrait in the session
  • [PC] The booster logos should no longer be blurry at the post-match results screen
  • [PC] Card series labels should no longer be missing from the Collection view

To get the complete Marvel Snap Patch Notes, check the official Marvel Snap website.

Improvements in Marvel Snap Update

In the latest Marvel Snap update, some exciting improvements make playing the game even more enjoyable. One big change is the introduction of a Deck Builder feature, which makes creating new card decks much easier. If you get a cool new card but aren't sure how to build a deck around it, the Deck Builder analyzes your collection and creates a great deck for you.

This helps players, especially those new to the game, discover powerful card combinations and strategies effortlessly. Another cool addition is the album feature. Now, you can collect Variant Sets in Albums and earn exclusive rewards. It's a fun way to show off your complete variant sets and adds an extra layer of achievement to the game.

Plus, there are new emotes available that you can collect through Albums, allowing you to express yourself uniquely during matches. These changes and additions aim to enhance the overall Marvel Snap experience, making it more accessible and enjoyable for players.

Marvel Snap Gameplay

In Marvel Snap's gameplay, players build a deck of 12 cards, each featuring Marvel characters with their own cost, power level, and unique abilities. At the beginning of each round, players simultaneously place cards face down on randomly assigned locations, each with its own special effect. When the cards are revealed, their special abilities activate, and the player with the highest power at a location wins it.

To emerge victorious, one must secure two out of the three locations, and typically, a game consists of six rounds, with increasing "energy" allowing for the use of more potent cards. Marvel Snap's gameplay is known for its simplicity compared to other collectible card games, with individual matches lasting just a few minutes, making it accessible and engaging for players of all levels.

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Marvel Snap Development 

Marvel Snap has been evolving since its inception, crafted by Second Dinner, a game studio founded by former creators of Hearthstone, Ben Brode, Yong Woo, and Hamilton Chu. Their expertise in card games laid the foundation for this Marvel-inspired venture.

Initially introduced without a Battle Mode, the game underwent a significant upgrade on January 31, 2023, when Second Dinner unveiled the Battle Mode feature. This addition allows players to engage in private games with their friends, enhancing the gaming experience by introducing a more personalized and competitive element.

The game's promotional trailer showcases the iconic Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury. In this teaser, Fury returns to S.H.I.E.L.D. only to discover an unexpected twist—a nerdy teenage girl has informally replaced him. This teaser sets the stage for the game's storyline, hinting at intriguing plotlines and character dynamics that players can anticipate exploring within the Marvel Snap universe.

Marvel Snap Trailer

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Marvel Snap Patch Notes - FAQs

1. What are the key features introduced in the Marvel Snap December 5 update?

The update brings a Deck Builder feature, Albums for variant sets with unique rewards, new emotes, and a spotlight Avatar Frame.

2. How does the Deck Builder work?

It analyzes your card collection and automatically builds a deck around recently acquired cards or helps complete your current deck.

3. What are Albums in Marvel Snap?

Albums allow players to collect variant sets, offering rewards upon obtaining 3, 6, 9, or 12 variants, with upcoming releases promised.

4. What's changed for specific Marvel Snap cards like America Chavez and Alioth?

America Chavez's functionality has drastically changed to encourage more diverse gameplay, while Alioth now affects unrevealed enemy cards.

5. Are there any audio, visual effects, or balance updates in this patch?

Yes, there are updated voice-overs for certain characters, new visual effects for some cards, and various card balance adjustments to improve the game's dynamics.