Marvel Rivals’ new event‘Giant-Size Brain Blast’is now live—let’s dive in!
▍1. Mode Overview
Head-Huge Gameplay
Expanded Hitboxes: All 38 heroes sport comically giant heads, making headshots easier—and deadlier—than ever
Conquest Ruleset: Plays like standard 6v6 Conquest: earn points for takedowns while denying opponents kills
Leaderboards Per Hero: Each hero has its own leaderboard, so you can chase titles across multiple characters
Thematic Flair
Trailer & Announcement: NetEase hyped the mode with over-the-top sound effects and visuals—“Heads Up, literally!”
Art Vision Series: Accompanied by the first volume of the “Art Vision” behind-the-scenes videos, detailing the design process
▍2. Event Schedule
First Window: April 25, 2025 at 09:00 UTC to April 28, 2025 at 12:00 UTC
Second Window: May 2, 2025 at 09:00 UTC to May 5, 2025 at 12:00 UTC
▍3. How to Play & Compete
Queue Giant-Size Brain Blast during active windows
Select Your Hero—consider focusing on one or two heroes to maximize leaderboard ranking
Rack Up Eliminations: Headshots count extra due to larger head hitboxes
Track Your Rank: Check per-hero leaderboards in the event UI
Repeat: Play at least 10 matches to earn the emote, and keep climbing to secure top-500, top-100, or top-10 titles
▍4. Rewards
Brain Blast Emote
Unlock: Play 10 Brain Blast matches during the event
Usage: Assign to any one hero—choose wisely, as it’s permanent and unchangeable
Exclusive Titles
Giant-Sized Brain: Top 500 on a hero’s leaderboard
Monster-Sized Brain: Top 100 on a hero’s leaderboard
Planet-Sized Brain: Top 10 on a hero’s leaderboard
Credit Delivery: Titles arrive via in-game mail post-event
▍5. Tips for Success
Specialize Your Hero: Master a single hero’s abilities to dominate their leaderboard
Team Coordination: Even with big heads, team play and objective control remain crucial
Timing: Play early in each window to avoid last-minute leaderboard crushes
▍6. Community Reactions
Players are split between delighted by the wacky head-size gimmick and wary of headshot spamming. Some praise the mode’s lightheartedness; others worry about balance in standard matchmaking
Prepare to think—and shoot—big when Giant-Size Brain Blast goes live. Sharpen your skills, pick your hero, and claim your colossal crown!
