North American esports organization Sentinels has announced it is pausing its Marvel Rivals competitive operations after eight months. This move reflects concerns over the lack of team incentives provided by developer NetEase, which has affected the game's competitive sustainability.
Today we are announcing that we will be pausing our operations in Marvel Rivals. We couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished in the last year. Together, we built something special, leaving our mark on the early history of the game. If and when NetEase roll out a program with…
The tweet from Sentinels Rivals highlights the organization's pride in their achievements but signals uncertainty about the future of their involvement until better support is introduced.
As a result of this decision, the Sentinels will release their roster, enabling players to seek other opportunities in esports.
My heart breaks with Sentinels’ decision to leave Marvel Rivals Esports. But truthfully, I can’t blame them. The scene is essentially a money sink until any sort of monetary incentive is added for teams. — Chassidy ‘aramori’ Kaye
Chassidy ‘aramori’ Kaye, former strategist player, expressed her disappointment on social media but acknowledged the financial challenges facing the competitive Marvel Rivals scene.
Chassidy shared a heartfelt message about her time with Sentinels:
Well, now you finally all know 🥺 @Sentinels has been my home this past year, and I will never EVER forget the amount of love and support from the community, I've never experienced anything like that in my whole life. The org treated me like family; and because of that, I'll have…
This message emphasizes the strong bonds formed between players and the organization despite the competitive difficulties.
Sentinels' withdrawal from Marvel Rivals esports highlights the critical need for developer support and incentives to maintain a sustainable competitive environment.