Marvel Rivals is set to elevate the gaming experience with exciting updates in its upcoming 2nd season. Dive in to discover what NetEase has planned for team-up skills and the new skins for Spiderman and Iron Man.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen has confirmed significant changes to team-up skills for Season 2. In a detailed 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. With the game's roster expanding, balancing these skills will be a challenging yet intriguing task for NetEase.
Balancing Heroes
Chen also discussed the approach to balancing heroes as Marvel Rivals grows. 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 previously mentioned in a January interview with Metro that the game would introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting around 3 months, Marvel Rivals could add up to 8 new heroes annually. As the roster expands, the task of balancing the game becomes increasingly complex.
He also confirmed that the team is diligently 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
On March 18, NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' official Twitter (X) account that new skins for Spiderman and Iron Man would be available starting March 20 at 7 PM PDT / 10 PM EDT / March 21 at 2:00 AM UTC. Spiderman's "Spider-Punk 2099" skin features a futuristic look with a digital mask and a spiked mohawk, complete with an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin showcases a steampunk aesthetic with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.
These skins, which were popular during the game's closed beta, follow the release of Loki's Presidential attire. Although NetEase has announced the release date, the prices for these skins remain undisclosed.
As Marvel Rivals wraps up Season 1, anticipation builds for the updates and changes 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!
