Get ready for exciting updates in Marvel Rivals as NetEase gears up for the launch of Season 2, introducing enhanced team-up skills and stunning new skins for fan-favorite characters like Spiderman and Iron Man. Dive in to discover what's in store for the next season.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen unveiled plans for Season 2. Chen 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 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 roster expands, balancing these skills will be a challenging yet exciting task for NetEase, ensuring a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
Balancing Heroes
Chen further elaborated on the approach to balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals, especially as new characters are continuously added. 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 also shared in a January interview with Metro 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 game's roster grows, the challenge of maintaining balance becomes increasingly complex, but NetEase is committed to the task.
Moreover, Chen confirmed that the content for Season 2 is complete and ready for release, with designs for Seasons 3 and 4 already finalized and in development. This aligns with NetEase's long-term vision for Marvel Rivals, promising support for the game for 10 years and beyond, ensuring a steady 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 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, a 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, previously showcased during the game's closed beta, have been highly anticipated by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, these new skins add to the excitement. Although the release date has been set, the prices for these skins have yet to be disclosed.
As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase is preparing for the launch of Season 2, promising more updates and changes. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news and developments by following our coverage below!
