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Marvel Rivalshas revealed that it will launch new characters more quickly starting in Season 3.Marvel Rivalswas launched in December 2024 and already has an impressive roster of 37 playable characters. Some names were added during the testing phase, and others debuted during its first season.
The first half ofMarvel RivalsSeason 1saw the addition of the Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic. The game gained a Strategist who turns invisible while healing and shielding the team and a Duelist who uses his stretchy powers to become more resilient. The second half of Season 1 brought in The Thing and the Human Torch as new playable characters. With this, the game added a Duelist with powerful attacks and a Vanguard who creates seismic zones to stun enemies. Now, one of the devs has good news for players hoping for other characters to join the shooter.
Marvel Rivalshas revealed that it will release one character monthly from Season 3 onwards. Creative Director Guangguang broke the news at the 2:48 mark of the new development diary published on YouTube, revealing that the change came about after extensive internal discussions. With this, the seasons will change to a two-month format, allowingMarvel Rivalsto add a new character every month. With the reveal of the second season,previousMarvel Rivalsleakshave been confirmed, and Emma Frost is finally on her way to the game. Ultron, another character expected by players, only appeared in the official trailer and was not announced.
Marvel Rivals Promises Exciting Changes
The shortening of theMarvel Rivalsseasons wasn’t the only subject of the video. Because of this change, the developer diary confirmed that season-related systems will be adjusted accordingly, with more details to be shared before the start of Season 3. Another important adjustment revealed by the Creative Director is the introduction of weekly missions to optimize players' Chrono Token earnings. According to him, the change comes because the current quest system isn’t clear enough on how players can earn the game’s currency and claimrewards from theMarvel Rivalsbattle pass.
Until Season 3 arrives, players have a lot to look forward to inMarvel RivalsSeason 2. Confirming previous rumors, the season will start on April 11 and be themed around the Hellfire Gala, the iconic annual event from the X-Men comics. The trailer teased future new skins that players will see in the game, giving stylish outfits to characters such as Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Cloak and Dagger, and Captain America.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
