Get ready for an exciting update in Marvel Rivals as Season 2 introduces a wave of new team-up skills and stunning skins for fan-favorite heroes. NetEase is set to enhance the gameplay experience with these upcoming changes. Dive in to discover what's in store for team-up skills and the new looks for Spider-Man and Iron Man.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

Game Director Guangyun Chen has shared insights into the upcoming changes for Marvel Rivals Season 2. In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen outlined the team's plans for the next major update. "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," Chen stated.

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 roster expanding, NetEase faces the challenge of balancing these heroes effectively.

Balancing Heroes

Chen also discussed the approach to balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals as the game's character lineup grows. "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 explained.

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 the game would introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season lasting around three months, Marvel Rivals aims to add a total of eight heroes annually. As the roster expands, the challenge of maintaining game balance becomes more complex.

Chen also confirmed that the team is actively working on future updates. "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," he said. This aligns with NetEase's commitment to supporting Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, promising continuous updates and improvements.

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 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 look, dubbed "Spider-Punk 2099," features a futuristic digital mask, a 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 excitement. Although the release date has been set, NetEase has yet to reveal the prices for these skins.

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