Marvel Snap’spopularity as both a mobile and PC card battler game has waxed and waned over the years, but one issue has remained constant: card acquisition.
Whether it be returning players attempting to catch up or new players trying to get new cards without breaking the bank, the method of acquiring cards has been a topic of discussion since launch almost three years ago.
Second Dinner is looking to finally fix the problem for good with another iteration of acquisition in an upcoming update in what it’s callingSnap Packs, the devannouncedon March 28. The Token Shop (in-game store) will soon become a dedicated card shop where players can open these packs, along with continuing the method of Spotlight Cards and pinnable ones, while also adding daily tokens and token packs to be purchased with real-world money.
The developer says that Snap Packs are meant to offer greater control over the cards you earn, the ability to catch up faster and for cheaper, and a smoother collection journey for all players with the new addition.
In short, Snap Packs will come in Series Five, Series Four, and Series Three variants, and the Spotlight Cache system is being retired and replaced with tokens. These tokens (also replacing Spotlight Keys in the Collection Track) can be used to purchase a Snap Pack (prices were concerningly not disclosed just yet) to better target the cards you wish to unlock.
In theory, it sounds like a better system. But will the prices remain fair, or will the game edge closer into pay-to-win territory? It may be a while before we know because Second Dinner said it’s aiming to launch Snap Packs “in the April 29 or June 3 patch,” so the Spotlight Cache and Keys will be the main method for the time being.
Some other positive news, though, is that Second Dinner said it’s planning to release more cards in every season and offer Custom Packs (themed around X-Men, card ability types, etc.) to show “how Snap Packs can evolve over time.”
Marvel Snap’snewest season, themed around the Disney Plus showWhat If?, launches tomorrow, April 1.
