Marvel Rivals is set to enhance its gameplay with exciting updates for its upcoming 2nd season. NetEase, the game's developer, is preparing to introduce new team-up skills and fresh skins for beloved characters like Spiderman and Iron Man. Dive into the details of what's coming your way in the next season of Marvel Rivals.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
Game Director Guangyun Chen has shared insights into the changes coming to team-up skills in Season 2 during an interview with PC Gamer on March 14. Chen revealed, "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, Marvel Rivals boasts 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 game's roster expands, balancing these skills becomes increasingly challenging, making these updates highly anticipated by the community.
Balancing Heroes
Chen elaborated on the process of balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals, especially with the continuous addition of new characters. 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 further detailed, "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 a new hero would be introduced every half-season. With each season lasting approximately three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the game's roster grows, the task of maintaining balance becomes increasingly complex.
Looking ahead, Chen confirmed that the content for Season 2 is complete and ready to launch. He added, "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 supporting Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, ensuring 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. Meanwhile, 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 previously showcased during the game's closed beta, have been eagerly awaited by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, these new skins mark another exciting addition to the game. Although the release date has been confirmed, the prices for these skins remain undisclosed.
As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase is poised to roll out more updates and changes for Season 2. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Marvel Rivals by following our articles.
