Marvel Rivals now finally lets us play as Black Cat, but her awful posture makes me worry for her back 'I just know her spine is killing her!'

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:15:27 +0000

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The latest Marvel Rivals season update has finally arrived alongside the addition of Black Cat, but it's her character selection pose that has players talking.

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The latest Marvel Rivals seasonal update has finally arrived alongside and added new playable hero Black Cat, but it's her character selection pose that has players talking.

Season 7.5: The Hunt is On is now available, and in case you missed it, the long-awaited Duelist, Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, is finally playable alongside a host of new features. The elusive master thief is probably the most anticipated hero yet, but the reveal of her character select pose, which depicts her bent over in an awkward position, has rubbed some players the wrong way. Article continues below You may like Black Cat is coming to Marvel Rivals and let's just say fans are looking forward to it a little too much 'This update is HUGE' Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything
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"Contender for the worst idle pose in the entire game," one user wrote on X/Twitter .

"The problem is she isn't 'striking a pose', she's holding it and just standing there awkwardly. This is a fine pose to do for a photo, but when she's just standing there holding it she looks like she's suffering from crippling back problems," a Redditor said.

Black Cat is typically characterized as a sultry, feline anti-hero, and players have pointed out that this pose references a panel from a comic book. Fair enough, but why is she permanently stuck in that position?

Wouldn't it make more sense to have it be part of her idle animation and then let her stand straight like the rest of the roster? An emote in a similar
pose would even be better than this! Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals,
and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting
your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. why the hell is she bent like this. pic.twitter.com/FmIuyUb2iG April 15, 2026 Some players have also suggested that the pose is a way to hide Black Cat's unnatural proportions, with videos circulating showing her elongated limbs in gameplay. Here's a better in-game look at the new "Symbiote Spider-Man Plush" Accessory for Black Cat that will be available in the accessory shop at the start of Season 7.5. #MarvelRivals pic.twitter.com/K1E71lCcFK April 16, 2026 "Her torso is way too short and her limbs way too long. Her thighs alone are longer than her whole upper body. Thats why her running animation is so off and reminds everyone of Groot," another user said pic.twitter.com/Dz4UtbK2sQ April 16, 2026 Even if we ignore the obvious way NetEase Games tends to portray some of its female characters, not only does the pose seem uncomfortable for Black Cat to permanently hold, it just looks weird. What to read next Razer's Nikke collab finally lets you arm your rifle-wielding waifu with a cat-eared gamer headset Even with a new planet, fresh characters and many freebies, I'm most excited about the collectible card game coming in Honkai Star Rail's Version 4.0 update With
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Not to mention the fact that you can't look at her pretty costumes while
she's bent over. Want to purchase the new Black Cat skin? Okay, but you won't be able to see it! Her collectible Spider-Man accessory, which hooks onto the back of her belt, also can't be viewed properly because of the position she's in.

Please, NetEase Games, let Felicia Hardy stand up straight. I just know her spine is killing her!

Alongside the addition of Black Cat, version 7.5 introduces plenty of quality-of-life updates, the return of the Hellfire Gala, new team-up abilities, and costumes.

A new PvE mode entitled Blood Hunt, featuring an all-new storyline, four Boss battles, a fresh hero progression and trait system, and a new loot system, will also arrive with the April 23 update.

Season 8.0 is also expected to launch on May 15. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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