Marvel Rivals Season 2 Enhances Team-Up Skills and Adds New Skins

Marvel Rivals is set to enhance its gameplay with exciting updates for team-up skills in its upcoming Season 2. Dive into the details of what NetEase has planned for team-up skills and the new skins for Spiderman and Iron Man.

Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals

New Team-Up Skills and Changes

Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen has announced that team-up skills will undergo significant changes in Season 2. In a recent interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Chen shared insights into 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, Marvel Rivals 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, among others. As the game's roster expands, it will be intriguing to see how NetEase manages these changes to maintain balance among the heroes.

Balancing Heroes

Chen further discussed the approach to balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals, especially as the game continues to introduce new characters. 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 an earlier 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 could add up to eight new heroes annually. As the game's roster grows, the challenge of balancing will become increasingly complex for the developers.

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 support Marvel Rivals for 10 years and beyond, ensuring fans can look forward to continuous updates and improvements.

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 on March 20 at 7 PM PDT / 10 PM EDT / March 21 at 2:00 AM UTC. Spiderman's new look, "Spider-Punk 2099," features a futuristic digital mask with a spiked mohawk and an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin adopts a steampunk aesthetic with large exhaust pipes and a burning furnace on his torso.

These skins were popular during the game's closed beta period, and fans have eagerly awaited their official release. Following the release of Loki’s Presidential attire, which was also featured in the beta, these new skins add to the game's growing collection of cosmetic options. While NetEase has announced the release date, the prices of these skins have yet to be disclosed.

As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, NetEase is preparing for a robust Season 2 filled with updates and changes. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Marvel Rivals by checking out our articles below!