Discover the thrilling updates coming to Marvel Rivals with the launch of its 2nd season. NetEase is set to enhance the gaming experience with new team-up skills and exclusive skins for fan-favorite characters like Spiderman and Iron Man. Dive in to see what's in store!
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
Marvel Rivals' Game Director, Guangyun Chen, has revealed exciting changes for team-up skills in Season 2. In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen shared insights into the game's next major update. He stated, "Starting from Season 2, we will introduce new Team-Up skills with the seasonal update and adjust some existing ones. Together with seasonal overall balance adjustments, this will create a new combat environment and experience for the season."
Currently, the game features 17 team-up skills, including Ragnarok Rebirth for Hela with either Loki or Thor, Lunar Force for Cloak & Dagger and Moon Knight, and Allied Agents for Hawkeye and Black Widow. As the roster grows, balancing these skills becomes increasingly complex, and it will be fascinating to see how NetEase navigates these changes.
Balancing Heroes
Chen further elaborated on the team's approach to balancing the ever-expanding roster of heroes. He explained, "First, we will closely monitor key metrics for heroes across different modes. For example, in Quick Match and Competitive Modes, we will analyze data such as win rates, pick rates, damage, healing, damage taken, and final blows for heroes at various ranks and in different tournaments. This data serves as the foundation for our balancing efforts."
He added, "At the same time, we will analyze the composition of hero lineups and their win rates within the aforementioned modes, which will be crucial references for our overall balancing direction. Finally, we will pay close attention to the player community as one of the bases for our balancing decisions."
Chen also mentioned in a January interview with Metro that the game will introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting around three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the game grows, so does the challenge of maintaining balance, which the development team is diligently addressing.
Moreover, Chen confirmed that the content for Season 2 is ready, and the designs for Seasons 3 and 4 are complete and in intensive development. This aligns with NetEase's long-term commitment to support Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, ensuring fans can look forward to continuous updates and enhancements.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Ironman Coming on March 20
On March 18, NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' official Twitter (X) account that new skins for Spiderman and Iron Man will be available starting March 20 at 7 PM PDT / 10 PM EDT / March 21 at 2:00 AM UTC. Spiderman will don a futuristic "Spider-Punk 2099" look, complete with a digital mask, spiked mohawk, and an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin features a steampunk design with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.
These skins were previously showcased during the game's closed beta, and their official release follows the successful launch of Loki’s Presidential attire. Although the release date for the new skins has been announced, their prices remain undisclosed.
As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase is gearing up for the exciting updates and changes in Season 2. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by clicking on our article below!
