Marvel Rivals is set to enhance the gaming experience with new updates to team-up skills for its eagerly awaited Season 2. Dive in to discover what NetEase has planned for team-up skills and the exciting new skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
Marvel Rivals' Game Director, Guangyun Chen, has confirmed significant 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 and either Loki or Thor, Lunar Force for Cloak & Dagger and Moon Knight, and Allied Agents for Hawkeye and Black Widow. As the roster grows, balancing these heroes becomes increasingly complex, making NetEase's approach to these changes highly anticipated.
Balancing Heroes
Chen elaborated on the team's strategy for balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals, especially as new characters are added. 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 around three months, Marvel Rivals aims to add eight new heroes annually. As the roster expands, the challenge of maintaining game balance becomes more significant.
Chen also assured that the team is well-prepared for 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, promising continuous updates and enhancements for the game.
Spider-Punk 2099 and Steam Power Iron Man Coming on March 20
NetEase announced via 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 "Spider-Punk 2099" skin features a futuristic digital mask, a spiked mohawk, and an electric guitar, while Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin adopts 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 highly 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 for the skins has been announced, their prices remain undisclosed.
As Season 1 wraps up, NetEase is gearing up 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 on Marvel Rivals by checking out our article below!
