Bug in Marvel Rivals Causes Players to Disappear from Map

In the Marvel Rivals community, an intriguing exploit involving Doctor Strange and Jeff the Land Shark has surfaced. Gamers have discovered a way for these two characters to collaborate and banish opponents from the game’s map. As Marvel Rivals nears the conclusion of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, speculation is rife about potential new character additions for Season 2. A popular guess among fans is that Blade might join the game’s expanding roster.

Doctor Strange’s portals have always inspired unique strategies in Marvel Rivals. Some players have even used them creatively, like placing a portal entrance in front of the sun to blind adversaries. These inventive tactics, while sometimes infuriating, highlight the creativity and strategic depth that players bring to the game.

A Reddit user, Diapy, recently brought attention to this exploit through a shared video. The footage shows Doctor Strange strategically positioning a portal, allowing Jeff the Land Shark to scoop up enemies and tossing them into it, effectively erasing them from the match. Once that’s done, Doctor Strange changes characters, causing the portal to vanish and trapping the opponents in a nondescript void for the remainder of the match—without actually being eliminated, leaving them unable to respawn.

In their post, Diapy offers a compelling look at the exploit through the perspectives of Squirrel Girl, Doctor Strange, and Jeff the Land Shark. The community largely agrees that NetEase Games should address this exploit urgently, as it threatens to skew games unfairly. Until a fix is implemented, some suggest actively reporting players exploiting this glitch as deliberate misuse can lead to account bans.

Since its release, Jeff the Land Shark’s ultimate ability has been a point of contention. While meant to sweep away competitors, its execution has sometimes caused frustration, particularly when early hitbox issues resulted in unintended captures. However, NetEase Games has since rectified these glitches. Despite these hiccups, the Marvel Rivals community remains optimistic about the game’s future developments and improvements.