Marvel Rivals Season 2 Brings More Team-Up Skills and Skins

Marvel Rivals is gearing up for an exciting second season with new updates to team-up skills and fresh skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man. Let's dive into what NetEase has planned for the upcoming season.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

In an interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen shared exciting news about the changes coming to team-up skills in Season 2. He 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 features 17 team-up skills, including Ragnarok Rebirth for Hela and either Loki or Thor, Lunar Force for Cloak & Dagger and Moon Knight, and Allied Agents for Hawkeye and Black Widow. With the game's roster continually expanding, it will be fascinating to see how NetEase balances these new and existing skills to maintain a fair and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Balancing Heroes

Chen also discussed the approach to balancing heroes as more characters are added to Marvel Rivals. 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 elaborated, "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 previously mentioned in a January interview with Metro that the game would introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting around three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the game's roster grows, the challenge of balancing the game becomes more complex, but Chen assured that the team is up to the task.

He also confirmed that the content for Season 2 is ready and that designs for Seasons 3 and 4 are complete and in intensive development. This aligns with NetEase's commitment to support Marvel Rivals for over a decade, ensuring fans can look forward to continuous and exciting updates.

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

NetEase announced on 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 skin, "Spider-Punk 2099," 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 with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.

These skins, previously showcased during the game's closed beta, have been eagerly anticipated by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, these new skins add to the game's growing collection of unique character designs. Although the release date for both skins has been announced, their prices remain undisclosed.

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