Get ready for an exciting new chapter in Marvel Rivals as Season 2 rolls out with fresh updates to team-up skills and stunning new skins for Spiderman and Iron Man. NetEase is set to elevate your gaming experience with these changes. Dive in to discover what's coming next.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

In an exclusive interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen unveiled plans for Season 2. Chen announced, "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 paired 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 heroes becomes increasingly challenging, making NetEase's approach to these changes highly anticipated.

Balancing Heroes

Chen shed light on the balancing process, stating, "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 explained, "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 revealed plans to introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season spanning approximately three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the game's roster grows, so does the complexity of maintaining balance.

Chen 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 supporting Marvel Rivals for a decade and beyond, ensuring 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 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, while Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin embraces a steampunk aesthetic with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.

These skins, 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 add to the excitement. Although NetEase has confirmed 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 following our articles below!