"Marvel Rivals to Launch Monthly Heroes from Season 3"

The developers of Marvel Rivals have announced an exciting roadmap for the game's future, including the introduction of new heroes on a monthly basis and shorter seasons. Dive into the details of their plans following Season 2, along with information on new characters and skins.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

In a bid to keep the game "as fresh as its launch," NetEase has decided to ramp up the pace by releasing new heroes every month, moving away from their initial plan of two heroes per season. This was revealed by Marvel Rivals' Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong during the Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4, alongside announcements of adjusted season durations.

The developers have confirmed that starting from Season 3, each season will be shortened from three months to two, allowing for the introduction of a new hero each month. Guangguang elaborated, "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."

Guangguang acknowledged the pressure from social media discussions to maintain the game's excitement since its December launch. The team is also considering the addition of new game modes to keep the experience fresh, which could potentially be implemented in the future. With these changes, players could see up to 12 new heroes added to the game annually.

Despite the challenges of balancing these new additions, Guangguang shared in a March 14 interview with PC Gamer that the team relies heavily on key metric data across all game modes, such as pick rates, win rates, stats, and abilities, to guide their balancing efforts.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

Season 2, dubbed the Hellfire Gala, introduces players to the Mutant haven of the Living Island Krakoa, hosted by the upcoming hero Emma Frost. 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 promises a lavish celebration, with the season's trailer showcasing new skins for characters like Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther, all dressed in elegant formal wear. The event draws inspiration from Marvel's Hellfire Club, a prestigious group of elites influencing global events.

Following Emma Frost's debut, Season 2.5 will introduce Ultron, a notorious Marvel villain. The Hellfire Gala trailer hints at Ultron's arrival as his robots crash the party, aiming to initiate the Age of Ultron. Further details about Ultron's role are yet to be revealed.

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

Marvel Rivals announced via Twitter (X) on April 4 that new skins for Thor and Hawkeye are now available. Thor's Lord of Asgard skin draws inspiration from his revival by Odin in the comics, while Hawkeye's Ronin skin reflects his time as a vigilante samurai.

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

These updates underscore NetEase’s commitment to supporting Marvel Rivals for the next decade and beyond. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates by checking out our article below!