Get ready for an exhilarating update in Marvel Rivals as Season 2 approaches, bringing with it a host of new team-up skills and stunning skins for fan-favorite characters like Spiderman and Iron Man. NetEase is set to enhance the gaming experience with these exciting additions. Dive in to discover what's in store for the next season.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen has shared exciting news about the upcoming changes to team-up skills in Season 2. In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen outlined the team's vision for the game's next major update.
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 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, it will be fascinating to see how NetEase manages these changes to maintain balance among the heroes.
Balancing Heroes
Chen also discussed the approach to balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals as the game continues to grow its character lineup. 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 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 approximately three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the roster grows, the challenge of balancing the game becomes increasingly complex.
Chen also confirmed that the team is actively 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 10 years and beyond, ensuring fans can look forward to continuous updates and enhancements.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Ironman Coming on March 20
NetEase announced via Marvel Rivals' official Twitter (X) account on March 18 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 new look, dubbed "Spider-Punk 2099," features a futuristic digital mask with a 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 skins, which were previously showcased during the game's closed beta, have been highly anticipated by fans. Following the release of Loki's Presidential attire from the beta, these new skins are set to add even more excitement to the game. Although the release date has been announced, the prices for these skins have yet to be revealed.
As Marvel Rivals wraps up Season 1, NetEase 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 tuned for the latest updates by clicking on our article below!
