"Marvel Rivals to Launch New Heroes Monthly from Season 3"

Exciting news for Marvel Rivals fans! The developers have unveiled their strategy to keep the game fresh and engaging by introducing new heroes every month, starting from Season 3. This marks a significant shift from the original plan of releasing two heroes per season. In addition, they will be shortening the duration of upcoming seasons from three months to two. Read on to discover more about these changes, as well as the new characters and skins coming to the game.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

To maintain the excitement that has been present since the game's launch, NetEase has decided to release new heroes on a monthly basis. This announcement was made by Marvel Rivals' Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong during the Marvel Rivals’ Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4. They also revealed that starting from Season 3, each season will be shortened to two months.

Guangguang stated, "After extensive internal discussions and thorough evaluation, we’ve decided that starting from Season 3, the seasons will shift to a two-month format, with a new hero debuting each month." This change aims to keep the game dynamic and engaging for players. Social media discussions have added pressure to keep the game exciting, and the developers are considering adding new modes to further enhance the player experience. If implemented, this could result in up to 12 new heroes being added to the game annually.

While this ambitious plan poses challenges, especially in terms of balancing the heroes, Guangguang emphasized the team's commitment to using key metric data such as pick rates, win rates, stats, and abilities across all game modes to ensure fair gameplay. In an interview with PC Gamer on March 14, he highlighted how this data forms the foundation of their balancing efforts.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

Season 2, dubbed Hellfire Gala, introduces an exciting new narrative where Marvel Heroes are invited by the upcoming hero Emma Frost to explore the Mutant haven of the Living Island Krakoa. Emma Frost, an X-Men villain with telepathic powers and the ability to transform objects into diamonds, will serve as a Vanguard in the game.

The Hellfire Gala event is inspired by Marvel’s Hellfire Club, a prestigious social club for the wealthy and elite that influences global events. The season's trailer showcased new skins for characters like Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther, all dressed in elegant formal attire.

Following Emma Frost’s debut, Season 2.5 will introduce Ultron, a legendary Marvel villain. The trailer hints at Ultron robots crashing the Hellfire Gala, setting the stage for the Age of Ultron. Further details about Ultron's role in the game are yet to be revealed.

Thor’s Lord of Asgard and Hawkeye’s Ronin Skins Available Now!

Marvel Rivals announced on Twitter (X) on April 4 that new skins for Thor and Hawkeye are now available. Thor’s Lord of Asgard skin is inspired by his revival by Odin in the comics, while Hawkeye’s Ronin skin reflects his vigilante samurai persona from the comics.

Thor’s Rune King bundle includes the Rune King costume, spray, nameplate, The Omniscient MVP, and Well of Mimir emote. Meanwhile, the Hawkeye Ronin bundle comes with the Ronin skin, spray, nameplate, Deadly Rain MVP, and Hone to Perfection emote.

These new and upcoming changes demonstrate NetEase’s dedication to supporting Marvel Rivals for the next decade and beyond. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news about Marvel Rivals by checking out our article below!