Summary
- Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring new team-ups and changes, enhancing combat.
- New team-ups will be added along with changing some existing ones.
- Director Chen confirms content plans through Season 4, promising ongoing engagement.
Marvel Rivals has confirmed that the second season will change the team-ups. Marvel Rivals caught the attention of gamers for bringing together iconic comic book heroes and villains. Another reason that made the NetEase shooter popular is the team-ups, a mechanic that adds an extra twist to matches.
Team-ups in Marvel Rivals are a feature that allows two or more characters to combine their powers, unlocking extra abilities and/or buffs. One team-up that became quite popular is the Special Fastball, an ability that Hulk and Wolverine unlock if they are on the same team, allowing the Emerald Giant to throw Logan. Referencing one of the best-known friendships in comics, if Black Widow has Hawkeye as a teammate, Clint shares his Hunter's Sight with Natasha through the Supersensory Hunt team-up.
Marvel Rivals Players Name the Game's 4 Most Annoying Characters
A Marvel Rivals player points out the four most annoying characters in the game, and players debate why it's so difficult to deal with them.
Now, Marvel Rivals has confirmed that the shooter's second season will see changes to the team-ups. In an interview with PC Gamer, director Guangyun Chen said that the next Marvel Rivals season will introduce new team-ups and make changes to existing ones. Chen didn't give further details about which skills will be adjusted and which will be added. However, he emphasized that by adding the shake-up in team-ups, and introducing a new round of balancing with the seasonal update, the result will be the creation of “a new combat environment and experience.”
Players Eagerly Look Forward to Marvel Rivals Season 2
Chen also said that Season 2's content is “ready and set to go,” raising anticipation about what's in store. Much has been speculated about the next season of the NetEase shooter, most notably that its theme will be the Hellfire Gala, the annual comic book event celebrating mutant culture. Because of this, there is evidence that Emma Frost will make her Marvel Rivals debut due to her prominent role in the Hellfire Club. It is unknown what Emma's role will be, but the biggest bet among players is that Emma will be a Vanguard due to her diamond form, which guarantees her high durability. In addition, fans are waiting for Blade to join the game as another Season 2 addition, as previous leaks have revealed evidence of the vampire hunter's arrival.
With rumors that the second season of Marvel Rivals will begin in April, players hope the coming weeks will bring new leaks or even official information. Looking beyond that, Chen also used the interview to confirm content plans through Marvel Rivals Season 4, demonstrating that the devs are actively working to deliver an engaging experience for all players.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
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 Roster
Choose 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 Dynamics
With 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 Synergy
Coordinate 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 Destruction
Tear 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 Updates
The 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!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
