Marvel Rivals is set to enhance your gaming experience with exciting new updates in its upcoming 2nd season. Dive into the details of what NetEase has planned for team-up skills and fresh skins for iconic characters like Spiderman and Iron Man.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
In an interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen shared insights into the significant changes coming to team-up skills in Season 2. Chen 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 and either Loki or Thor, Lunar Force for Cloak & Dagger and Moon Knight, and Allied Agents for Hawkeye and Black Widow. With the game's roster expanding, balancing these new and existing team-up skills will be a critical challenge for NetEase.
Balancing Heroes
Chen further elaborated on the approach to balancing heroes as Marvel Rivals continues to grow. 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."
In an earlier interview with Metro in January, Chen mentioned that Marvel Rivals will introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting around three months, the game is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the roster grows, so does the challenge of maintaining game balance.
Chen confirmed that the team is actively working on future updates, stating, "The content for Season 2 is ready and set to go. The designs for Seasons 3 and 4 have also been completed and are currently under intensive development! Overall, everything is progressing smoothly." This aligns with NetEase's commitment to support Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, promising fans a continuous stream of exciting updates.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Ironman Coming on March 20
NetEase announced on Marvel Rival's official Twitter (X) account on March 18 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's futuristic "Spider-Punk 2099" skin features a digital mask, a spiked mohawk, and an electric guitar, while Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin embraces a steampunk aesthetic with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.
These skins, which were initially showcased during the game's closed beta, have been eagerly anticipated by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, the new skins are set to add more flair to the game. Although the release date has been confirmed, the pricing details for these skins remain undisclosed.
As Marvel Rivals wraps up its first season, anticipation builds for the updates and changes coming in Season 2. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates by clicking on our article below!
