The phrase under consideration involves a comparison between the forthcoming competitive team-based shooter featuring Marvel characters and the artificial intelligence, or computer-controlled opponents, that players may encounter within it. This contrast highlights the different experiences offered: engaging in player-versus-player (PvP) combat versus participating in player-versus-environment (PvE) scenarios.
The inclusion of AI opponents allows developers to provide a robust single-player experience, training opportunities for new players, and a consistent source of challenges even when human players are unavailable or matchmaking is not optimal. It further allows them to vary the gameplay experience and introduce unique scenarios impossible within the constraints of purely human competition. Historically, AI opponents in fighting and action games have provided a foundation for skill development and offered replayability beyond the initial player base.
