Discover the exciting updates coming to Marvel Rivals with the launch of its second season. NetEase has big plans for enhancing team-up skills and introducing stunning new skins for fan-favorite characters like Spiderman and Iron Man. Dive in to see what's on the horizon for this action-packed game.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
In an exciting development for Marvel Rivals, Game Director Guangyun Chen shared insights on the upcoming changes to team-up skills during an interview with PC Gamer on March 14. Chen announced, "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 paired with 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, it will be intriguing to see how NetEase balances these new additions and existing heroes.
Balancing Heroes
Balancing the growing roster of heroes is no small feat, and Chen detailed the approach the team is taking. 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."
Furthermore, Chen noted, "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."
With plans to introduce a new hero every half-season, Marvel Rivals is set to expand its roster significantly, adding up to 8 new heroes annually. Chen also confirmed that the content for Season 2 is ready, and designs for Seasons 3 and 4 are in intensive development, ensuring a smooth progression for the game. This aligns with NetEase's commitment to support Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, promising a continuous stream of exciting updates.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Ironman Coming on March 20
NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' 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 new look, dubbed "Spider-Punk 2099," features a futuristic digital mask, a spiked mohawk, and an electric guitar, while Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin adopts a steampunk style with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.
These skins, previously seen during the game's closed beta, have been highly anticipated by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, the new skins add to the excitement. While the release date is confirmed, the pricing details for these skins remain undisclosed.
As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase is already preparing for the next season with more updates and changes on the horizon. 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!
