Marvel Strike Force Weekly Update: A Herculean Effort
This week in Marvel Strike Force brings exciting updates, new character arrivals, and special events from January 11th to January 17th. Here’s a breakdown of the key events and announcements for players to prepare for:
Key Dates and Events
January 13th at 1:00 PM (PST)
- The Emma Frost (X-Men) Battle Pass becomes available.
- Phoenix Force Fitness event launches, offering players a chance to earn resources and Diamonds for Jean Grey.
- In the Spotlight milestone event begins, allowing alliances to earn Dumbbells and Path to Jean Grey Orbs.
- Survival Training kicks off, challenging players to spend Uncanny Energy to progress.
- The Snow Globe Donation window officially closes.
January 14th at 1:00 PM (PST)
- Hercules Joins the Roster:
- Available via the Olympus Champion Orb for 675 Power Cores.
- Exclusive offers and increased drop rates in Red Star Orbs begin.
- Accolades earned from Spotlight II Raids can be used in the Elite Store to promote Hercules.
January 15th
- Kahhori and Ms. Marvel (Classic) will be removed from War Completion rewards.
January 17th at 1:00 PM (PST)
- The Absolute Strength Quick Rumble event begins, allowing players to earn Dumbbells with Absolute A-Force characters.
Spotlight on Hercules
The Olympian powerhouse Hercules arrives on January 14th at 1:00 PM (PST), bringing a new level of strength to players’ rosters.
Abilities and Features
- Passive Ability: Clears Charged and Revive Once from enemies.
- Basic Attack: Prevents enemies from reviving.
- Special Ability: Inflicts Ability Block for greater battlefield control.
Unlock Options
- Olympus Champion Orb: Offers a chance to earn up to 180 Hercules shards.
- Exclusive Offers: Limited-time deals include Gold, Training Modules, and other resources.
- Red Star Availability: Hercules will feature increased drop rates in Red Star Orbs.
- Diamond Promotion: Players can promote Hercules to higher Diamond Levels using Accolades from the Spotlight II Raid.
Avengers Fitness Challenge Events
Phoenix Force Fitness (January 13th)
- Players can earn Phoenix Fitness Orb Fragments through Iso-8 Campaign nodes and battles using Hercules or Absolute A-Force characters.
- The leaderboard rewards Diamonds for Jean Grey, XP, and skill gear.
- The top 10 players on the leaderboard will receive enough XP for a full level-up after the cap increases.
Survival Training (January 13th)
- Spending Uncanny Energy progresses players in the Phoenix Force Fitness event, offering valuable milestone rewards.
In the Spotlight (January 13th)
- This alliance milestone event rewards players with Dumbbells and Path to Jean Grey Orbs.
- Points can be earned by playing Spotlight Raid II, using Jean Grey in raids, and collecting Allied Supply VI Orb Fragments.
Absolute Strength Quick Rumble (January 17th)
- Players can earn Dumbbells by participating in Blitz battles using Absolute A-Force characters. Bonus points are available for characters at 5 or 7 Stars.
Commander Level Cap Increase
A significant power boost is coming soon with the Commander and character level cap increasing by 5 levels. A special event will reward players with XP and leaderboard payouts once the new cap is introduced. Additional milestones and rewards tied to this update will be announced in an upcoming blog.
Friday Free Claim
Players can claim 100 Dumbbells and 500 Lucky Coins for free on the official website until January 11th at 1:00 PM (PST). Daily free claims continue to offer valuable rewards throughout the week.
Spotlight II & Spotlight II S.T.R.I.K.E. Begin
With Hercules’ release on January 14th, the Spotlight II Prologue concludes, ushering in the next phase of Spotlight II and Spotlight II S.T.R.I.K.E. Players can refer to the previously published blog for full event details.
The upcoming week promises action-packed events and rewards for players looking to strengthen their rosters and alliances. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements!