Marvel Rivals is set to enhance its gameplay with exciting updates for the upcoming Season 2, focusing on new team-up skills and fresh skins for fan-favorite characters like Spider-Man and Iron Man. Dive in to discover what NetEase has planned for this thrilling season.
Upcoming Updates for Marvel Rivals
New Team-Up Skills and Changes
In an exclusive interview with PC Gamer on March 14, Marvel Rivals Game Director Guangyun Chen unveiled the team's vision for Season 2. 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. As the roster expands, it will be fascinating to see how NetEase navigates the challenge of balancing these heroes.
Balancing Heroes
Chen shed light on the meticulous process of balancing heroes in Marvel Rivals, especially as new characters are introduced. 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."
Chen also revealed in a January interview with Metro that the game will introduce a new hero every half-season. With each season spanning approximately three months, Marvel Rivals is set to add eight new heroes annually. As the game's roster grows, the task of maintaining balance becomes increasingly complex.
Looking ahead, Chen confirmed, "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 over a decade, promising continuous updates and enhancements.
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 would 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 boasts a futuristic look with a digital mask, a spiked mohawk, and an electric guitar. Meanwhile, Iron Man's "Steam Power" skin embraces a steampunk theme, featuring 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, the new skins add to the excitement. Although the release date has been set, the prices for these skins have yet to be disclosed.
As Season 1 of Marvel Rivals draws to a close, the game is poised for more updates and changes in Season 2. Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest updates by following our coverage.
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