Marvel Rivals adds new heroes monthly starting Season 3

Marvel Rivals developers have announced plans to introduce new heroes monthly and shorten upcoming seasons. Read on for details about post-Season 2 updates, new characters, and premium skins.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

NetEase revealed plans for monthly hero releases during Marvel Rivals' Dev Vision Vol. 05 broadcast on April 4. Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong explained this shift from the original 2-heroes-per-season schedule aims to maintain the game's freshness. Seasons will now run for two months instead of three.

Guangguang stated: "Through detailed internal analysis, we're transitioning to two-month seasons with monthly hero releases beginning Season 3." The team is also developing new game modes, potentially allowing for up to 12 new heroes annually. "Community feedback has motivated us to sustain the game's launch excitement," Guangguang added.

Regarding hero balance, Guangguang emphasized using comprehensive metrics including pick rates, win rates, and ability performance data. This analytical approach forms the foundation for maintaining competitive equilibrium with increased character additions.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

Season 2: Hellfire Gala invites heroes to the mutant paradise Krakoa, hosted by new character Emma Frost. The telepathic diamond-controlling X-Men villain will join as a Vanguard-class fighter. Previewed in the season trailer are formal attire skins for Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther.

Mid-season 2.5 will introduce iconic villain Ultron, whose robot forces interrupt the Hellfire Gala in the preview trailer. Additional Ultron details remain undisclosed at this time.

Thor's Lord of Asgard and Hawkeye's Ronin Skins Now Available

Marvel Rivals' April 4 Twitter announcement revealed two premium skin bundles:

• Thor's Rune King Bundle (Lord of Asgard skin, spray, nameplate, MVP animation, and Well of Mimir emote)
• Hawkeye's Ronin Bundle (Ronin skin, spray, nameplate, Deadly Rain MVP, and Hone to Perfection emote)

These content updates demonstrate NetEase's commitment to long-term support for Marvel Rivals. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.