Marvel Rivals: Monthly Heroes and Shorter Seasons Starting Season 3

Marvel Rivals is set to shake up its content schedule with an exciting new plan. The developers at NetEase have announced that, starting from Season 3, the game will see new heroes added every month, rather than the previous schedule of two heroes per season. This news was shared by Marvel Rivals' Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong during the Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4. They also revealed plans to shorten the duration of each season from three months to two, ensuring a faster pace of content delivery.

Upcoming Changes in Marvel Rivals

New Heroes Every Month

To keep the game fresh and engaging, NetEase is accelerating the release of new heroes. "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," explained Guangguang. This change aims to maintain the excitement that has been present since the game's launch in December. Additionally, the developers are considering introducing new game modes to further enhance the player experience, potentially leading to up to 12 new heroes being added annually.

Balancing these new heroes will be a challenge, but the team is prepared. Guangguang highlighted the importance of key metric data in an interview with PC Gamer on March 14, stating, "This data serves as the foundation for our balancing efforts." This data-driven approach will ensure that the game remains fair and enjoyable for all players.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

Season 2 introduces the Hellfire Gala, where Marvel Heroes are invited by the new hero Emma Frost to explore the Mutant haven of the Living Island Krakoa. Emma Frost, an X-Men villain with telepathic abilities and diamond transformation powers, will join the game as a Vanguard. The trailer for Season 2 showcases new skins for heroes like Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther, all dressed in elegant formal wear, reflecting the opulence of the Hellfire Gala, which is inspired by Marvel’s elite social club, the Hellfire Club.

Following Emma Frost, Season 2.5 will introduce Ultron, a well-known Marvel villain. The Hellfire Gala trailer hints at Ultron's arrival with a swarm of robots set to disrupt the event and usher in the Age of Ultron. Further details about Ultron's role in the game are yet to be revealed.

New Skins for Thor and Hawkeye

Marvel Rivals also announced new skins for Thor and Hawkeye on Twitter (X) on April 4. 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. The Thor Rune King bundle includes the Rune King costume, spray, nameplate, The Omniscient MVP, and Well of Mimir emote. The Hawkeye Ronin bundle comes with the Ronin skin, spray, nameplate, Deadly Rain MVP, and Hone to Perfection emote.

These changes underscore NetEase’s commitment to supporting Marvel Rivals for the next decade and beyond. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on Marvel Rivals, keep an eye on our articles.