MARVEL Contest of Champions Timeline ( Real )

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December 10, 2014

Release of MARVEL Contest of Champions

Kabam officially launches MARVEL Contest of Champions on mobile platforms, making the game available for iOS and Android users.

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June 1, 2015

Introduction of Alliance Event System

Kabam introduces the Alliance Event system, allowing players to form alliances and participate in cooperative events within MARVEL Contest of Champions.

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December 2015

Launch of Year 2 Update

The Year 2 update brings significant new content including new champions, arenas, and gameplay mechanics to MARVEL Contest of Champions.

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May 6, 2016

Collaboration with Marvel for Civil War Event

MARVEL Contest of Champions hosts a special in-game event tied to the release of Marvel's Civil War film, featuring related characters and themed content.

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August 18, 2016

Introduction of Alliance Wars

Kabam adds Alliance Wars, a new competitive alliance-based mode promoting strategic team gameplay and collaboration.

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October 10, 2017

Cross-platform Play Announcement

Kabam announces cross-platform play enabling players on iOS and Android to compete against each other seamlessly in MARVEL Contest of Champions.

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February 15, 2018

Release of the Symbiote Spider-Man Champion

MARVEL Contest of Champions adds Symbiote Spider-Man as a playable champion, tapping into the popular Venom storyline.

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July 1, 2018

Introduction of 5-Star Champions

The game elevates gameplay with the introduction of 5-Star Champions, offering higher-level characters with improved abilities and stats.

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March 23, 2017

Kabam Acquired by Netmarble

Netmarble, the South Korean gaming company, completes acquisition of Kabam, the developer and publisher of MARVEL Contest of Champions.

game_update
February 12, 2020

Launch of 6-Star Champions

MARVEL Contest of Champions introduces 6-Star Champions, representing the highest tier of playable characters with enhanced power and skill sets.

MARVEL Contest of Champions Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Month 1

The Convergence Begins

The mysterious being known as the Collector gathers powerful champions from across the multiverse to participate in a grand contest of strength and skill.

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Year 1, Month 2

The First Contest

The first Contest of Champions is held in the Collector's cosmic arena, showcasing battles between heroes and villains from different realities.

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Year 2, Month 3

Rise of the Cabal

A sinister alliance called the Cabal emerges, threatening the balance of the Contest and the multiverse itself.

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Year 3, Month 1

The Conqueror's Challenge

Kang the Conqueror arrives to claim the Contest for himself, challenging all champions to prove their worth.

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Year 4, Month 5

The Void Influence

The Hollow energy begins corrupting champions, creating powerful but unstable fighters under the Void’s control.

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Year 5, Month 2

Phoenix Rising

The Phoenix Force manifests in the Contest, amplifying the power of select champions and altering the course of battles.

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Year 5, Month 8

The Awakening of the Symbiotes

Venom and other symbiote champions spread chaos in the Contest, forcing alliances to counter their influence.

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Year 6, Month 1

The Infinity War Comes to the Contest

Artifacts of the Infinity Stones enter the Contest arena, escalating conflicts and drawing in cosmic entities.

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Year 6, Month 6

The Cabal's Defeat

Champions unite to dismantle the Cabal, restoring temporary peace to the Contest and stabilizing the multiverse.

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Year 7, Month 3

The Collector's Retaliation

Angered by interference, the Collector unleashes trials to test the champions’ resolve and loyalty.