Discover the exciting updates for Marvel Rivals as it gears up for its second season, with new team-up skills and stunning skins for Spiderman and Iron Man. Dive into what NetEase has planned for this thrilling superhero game.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen recently shared insights on the upcoming changes to team-up skills for Season 2. In an interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen highlighted the team's vision for the game's next major update.

"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," Chen stated. This approach aims to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

Currently, Marvel Rivals boasts 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 growing roster, balancing these skills will be a challenging yet exciting task for NetEase.

Balancing Heroes

Chen also discussed the strategy for balancing heroes as Marvel Rivals continues to expand its character lineup. "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 explained.

He further 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 revealed that the game plans to introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting approximately three months, Marvel Rivals aims to add eight new heroes annually. As the roster grows, so does the complexity of maintaining game balance, a challenge that the development team is ready to tackle.

Chen also confirmed that the content for Season 2 is complete and ready to launch. "The designs for Seasons 3 and 4 have also been completed and are currently under intensive development! Overall, everything is progressing smoothly," he assured. This aligns with NetEase's commitment to support Marvel Rivals for a decade and beyond, promising continuous exciting updates for fans.

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 "Spider-Punk 2099" skin features a futuristic look with a digital mask and spiked mohawk, complemented by an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin embraces a steampunk aesthetic, complete with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.

These skins were highly anticipated, having been showcased during the game's closed beta. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire, which was also featured in the beta, fans are eager to see these new additions. Although the release date for the skins has been announced, their prices remain undisclosed.

As Marvel Rivals wraps up Season 1, the anticipation for Season 2 grows. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest Marvel Rivals news by clicking on our article below!