Get ready for an exciting new chapter in Marvel Rivals as NetEase gears up for Season 2, bringing more team-up skills and eye-catching skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man. Dive in to discover what's new and what's next for this action-packed game.
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 shared insights on the game's upcoming Season 2 updates. 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 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 intriguing to see how NetEase plans to balance these dynamic team-ups.
Balancing Heroes
Chen further elaborated on the team's approach to hero balancing amidst the growing roster. He stated, "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."
Additionally, he mentioned, "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 noted in a January interview with Metro that Marvel Rivals plans to introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting approximately three months, this means eight new heroes will join the roster annually. As the game grows, so does the challenge of maintaining balance, a task the developers are keenly focused on.
Chen confirmed that the team has been 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 over a decade, ensuring a vibrant future for the game.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Iron Man Coming on March 20
On March 18, NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' official X (formerly Twitter) account 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 "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 highly anticipated skins, previously featured in the game's closed beta, follow the release of Loki’s Presidential attire. While the release date for both skins has been set, their prices remain undisclosed.
As Season 1 draws to a close, NetEase is ramping up for more exciting updates in 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.
