Season 2 of Marvel Rivals: Enhanced Team-Ups and New Skins

Marvel Rivals is set to elevate its gameplay with exciting updates for its upcoming Season 2. Dive into the details to see what NetEase has planned for team-up skills and the stunning new skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen has announced significant changes to team-up skills in Season 2. In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen shared insights into the next major update, stating, "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 expanding roster, it will be fascinating to see how NetEase manages these changes to maintain balance among the heroes.

Balancing Heroes

Chen also discussed the approach to balancing heroes as Marvel Rivals continues to grow its character lineup. 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 a previous interview with Metro in January, Chen mentioned that a new hero would be introduced every half-season. With each season spanning approximately three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the roster expands, the challenge of balancing the game becomes increasingly complex.

Chen also confirmed that content for Season 2 is complete and ready to launch, while designs for Seasons 3 and 4 are already finalized and in intensive development. This aligns with NetEase's commitment to support Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, ensuring fans can look forward to ongoing updates and improvements.

Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Iron Man Coming on March 20

NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' official Twitter (X) account on March 18 that new skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man will be available starting March 20 at 7 PM PDT / 10 PM EDT / March 21 at 2:00 AM UTC. Spider-Man's new "Spider-Punk 2099" skin features a futuristic look with a digital mask, spiked mohawk, and 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 after being showcased during the game's closed beta period. Following the release of Loki’s Presidential attire, also from the beta, fans are eager to see these new additions. Although NetEase has announced the release date, the prices of these skins have yet to be revealed.

As Season 1 wraps up, NetEase is preparing for more exciting updates and changes in Season 2. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest updates by checking out our article below!