Today, I have some information regarding April's bundle titles and variants in upcoming bundles. Cue the saying, "Everything you see here is subject to change." Plus, are we on the verge of getting reaction sets? Let's see a few that may be coming to the game as early as next month.
Bundle Titles
- BundleApril2024InHyuk - Artist Showcase: In-Hyuk Lee
- BundleApril2024Sinister - Sinister Surge
- BundleApril2024Shock - Shawk & Awe
- BundleApril2024Galaxy - Hidden Galaxy Village
- BundleApril2024Anthem - Plus Ultra Anthem
- BundleApril2024Edge - Edge of Evil
- BundleApril2024Dimension - 2024: A Dimension Odyssey
- BundleApril2024Emergency - In Case of Emergency
- BundleApril2024EarthDay - Doctor Bloom
- BundleApril2024RedOne - That Is A Red One
- BundleApril2024Vanish - Vanish In Style
- BundleApril2024Shadows - April 2024 Shadows
- BundleApril2024Comet - Comet Cruisin'
Datamined Variants in Bundles
Predictions for Variants
Before we get into where these variants might end up, there are significantly fewer bundles and variants data mined compared to the last time we did this. What exactly does this mean? Nobody can be so sure, but I hope this doesn't mean that the trend of fewer offers at high price tags will continue. It is looking that way, but we can all hope. Now, onto connecting the dots!
Artist Showcase: In-Hyuk Lee
There are three options based on the datamined variants:
It would be easy to pair the two discard cards together and predict that for this bundle. However, archetypes don't necessarily dictate what is in the artist's showcase for the most part. Most artist showcases followed a specific art style from the artist rather than the in-game synergy. But when I look at these three, I see differences between them. I predict that the two discard cards will be included in this bundle.
Sinister Surge
Of course, my brain jumps to wanting to say this is a Mister Sinister bundle, but there are no Mister Sinister bundles! That doesn't mean the variant for Mister Sinister wasn't datamined, but come on, we are professionals here. So, as I consulted the other half of my brain, I realized it could involve the Sinister Scientist of the Sinister Six, Doctor Octopus. I think that is the pick here.
Shawk & Awe
Embrace your local city heroes. Are we embracing one city hero here with Hawkeye, or will Luke Cage be a part of this? The title of this bundle throws me off. A comic series called "Vengeance of the Moon Knight" had an issue titled "Shock and Awe," but that doesn't quite fit what was data mined and how bundles are normally released. I say we get Luke Cage and Hawkeye.
Hidden Galaxy Village
This bundle can be arranged in several ways. Is it an introduction to the AQUA studio? Is it a reference to Ta Lo? Will it showcase the spatial explorer Infinaut? Given that no datamines directly points to anything reasonable for it to reference Ta Lo, I will go with the introduction to AQUA Studio. I will go with this over the Infinaut variant because these two variants are holdovers from the previous datamines for March and might have been delayed in the bundle schedule. Not only are the Guardians more marketable, but I can't think of any village that Infinaut would be referenced with. That is probably because I know little about his comic book history. Let's go with the Knowhere Galaxy crossed lovers.
Plus Ultra Anthem
"Plus Ultra" in Latin roughly means "Further Beyond." This could refer to our cosmic friends. It could also be a singing reference, cue the Dazzler variant. Although it can be our Galaxy's Protector, Captain Marvel, as she is always Higher, Further (beyond), and Faster, I think it’s a safer bet to go with Dazzler as I think Captain Marvel fits another bundle better.
Edge of Evil
It's easy to predict one of the villains and move on, but did you see that Miles Morales variant? That is him as the Shadow Spider in a reality where Mile Morales is rogue.
I don't know what else does if that doesn't scream Edge of Evil. Well, I do have a few other ideas. It can be our red Venomverse icon, Carnage. Carnage embodies evil, so being on the "edge" wouldn't fit the title too well.
Elektra toes the line between good and evil, which fits the title well. To put some context into the variant, her Sai is in an Iron Man helmet, and within the comic that the variant comes from, she is in a conflict with the Avengers. With all this being said, I don't think any other variant depicts the title more than this one.
2024: A Dimension Odyssey
It is difficult not to pinpoint this with the cosmic variants, but this might be where we see the Miles Morales variant. The variant depicts Miles within another dimension or reality, which follows an interconnected story (Odyssey) with Peter Parker. It might involve music that can point to the Dazzler variant, but I am completely stretching with these predictions. I could also see the Infinaut variant being within this bundle as he is a spatial explorer which would fit the sense of an Odyssey. Let me know what you think in the comments.
In Case of Emergency
Now, my first reaction is that this points to an Avenger. Let's put the Galaxy's Protector here.
Doctor Bloom
I am most confident in this bundle regarding what variant will be inside it. This has to be where the Doctor Doom bundle shows up, and if it follows the trend of the Earth Day bundle being a good value, we have something to look forward to.
That Is A Red One
Let's recap our red variants, shall we:
This title can elude to something within the variant, but I think it has more to do with the character depicted within it. This is where the Carnage variant shows up. He is the Venom but red! He is the Spider-Man, but... never mind.
Vanish In Style
Well, well, well. Who could vanish in style? Susan? Yeah, it's gotta be Susan. This is my second most confident bundle. Watch me Vanish and show up in the next section.
April 2024 Shadows
Well, chalk up my "2024: A Dimension Odyssey" prediction as wrong. I am puzzled by that one, but I am more confident that the Miles Morales (Shadow Spider) variant will appear here. I promise I will not mention this variant for the rest of the article. Maybe. You have to keep reading to find out.
Comet Cruisin'
However, I didn't promise I wouldn't mention the Captain Marvel variant again. This has to be the bundle variant.
What variant will be in the "In Case of Emergency" bundle? If we follow the trend of variants from the previous bundle article showing up later in the schedule, we could potentially link the Thor variant with the "In Case of Emergency" bundle. But I will leave that for the comments to speculate on.
Reaction Sets
How much do you use reactions in Marvel Snap? Honestly, I think reactions are more well-received than emotes. Let me know what you think about reactions in the comments. Reaction sets could be released into Marvel Snap as soon as next month. We were able to uncover a few reaction sets, and it seems like there are sets for each card within Series 1 through Series 3. Here is an example of a reaction set.
We have uncovered new splits, such as the space split, and we have yet to see them in the game. Do you think these sets will take time to release, or do you expect them as early as next season? These reaction sets might be easier to implement and may come alongside some type of character mastery. Whether that is with splits or having specific variants for a card, time will tell. I think our best indication of whether these are coming and the details behind them is if we see them in the next Developer Update.
That is all I got for you this time. Hopefully, the conclusion of the Avengers vs X-Men season goes well for you, and I will see you in the Zero to Hero season!