Summary

  • NetEase Games will release the Dangan Ronin skin for The Punisher on May 15 at 7 PM PDT.
  • A new Marvel Rivals event, Galacta's Gift, will include rewards meant to celebrate the Closed Alpha's one-year anniversary.
  • The Duelist Namor will also be receiving a Retro X-Uniform skin.

Marvel Rivals has given players their first look at gameplay of the new Dangan Ronin skin for The Punisher, which will be available on May 15 at 7 PM PDT. NetEase Games is also launching a new Marvel Rivals event called Galacta's Gift. The upcoming event will celebrate the one-year anniversary of Closed Alpha and give fans the opportunity to earn nameplates, sprays, a Costume Coin, and more.

NetEase Games recently issued a statement that detailed the use, function, and availability of its new Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals. The fresh item cannot be bought with real money. Instead, players will be able to earn Chrono Shield Cards through the upcoming Galacta's Gift event. Furthermore, players can only use Chrono Shield Cards if they're Gold rank or lower, which will prevent them from being used in higher levels of play. Chrono Shield Cards function similarly to Chrono Shield Tokens, which prevent a player from losing points after being defeated in a Competitive match.

Marvel Rivals May 15 Update Patch Notes
Marvel Rivals Reveals Patch Notes for May 15 Update

Marvel Rivals gives players a first look at what they can expect to see with the launch of the popular hero shooter's May 15 update.

In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games gave players their first look at the new Dangan Ronin skin for The Punisher in Marvel Rivals. The Dangan Ronin costume is a Japanese-themed outfit designed by the popular artist Peach Momoko, who also helped create skins for Spider-Man, Peni Parker, Loki, and more. The costume gives The Punisher a full ronin makeover, as even his weapon, turret, and ultimate ability have seen visual changes to their design. While the heavy purple armor with gold accents is a new look for the Duelist, he has maintained the signature white skull on his chest.

Marvel Rivals’ ‘Dangan Ronin’ Skin for The Punisher Releases on May 15

The Punisher isn't the only hero getting a new costume, as it was also revealed that Marvel Rivals' Namor would be receiving his own version of the Retro X-Uniform. The outfit shows Namor donning the classic yellow and blue color scheme of the mutant hero group, though he does have his own spin on it. While a portion of the outfit could be seen as spandex, he also has heavy armor on his forearms and shoulders. Many fans are happy with the look of the costume, as it meshes together a classic look with Namor's usual armor. While there's no official word on just how much the skins will cost, they will both make their debut in the shop on May 15 at 7 PM PDT.

NetEase Games also announced that it will be bringing back the Season 0 battle pass in Marvel Rivals from May 15 through May 29. According to the developers, many players were asking for a chance to acquire cosmetics from the hero shooter's first battle pass, which debuted in December 2024. With so much new content to enjoy and even more updates on the way, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future of Marvel Rivals.

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Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer