The fans spoke, and the development team behind Marvel Rivals listened.

TheMarvel Rivalsteam made a skin tone change to one of its super-powered characters following some outrage among fans.

Well, after weeks of waiting it finally happened.

Black Panther, Shuri’s silhouette from Marvel Rivals

Either way, the character’s skin has been changed, and it is likely not going back.

Why Did Marvel Rivals Change Shuri?

Ultimately, this Shuri change (while seeming inconsequential to some) is for the better.

Shuri in Marvel Rivals holding a Wakandan construct

Taking away or lessening her dark completion has the potential to rob fans of that reliability.

The Marvel universe is a complex and diverse one for everyone, and it is better because of it.

This change is something fans should be proud that they demanded.

A comparison of Shuri in Marvel Rivals with a lighter and darker skin tone

Marvel Rivalsis now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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