Marvel Rivals adds new heroes monthly from Season 3

Marvel Rivals developers have announced plans to introduce new heroes monthly and reduce season durations. Learn about their post-season 2 roadmap, including new characters and upcoming skins.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

NetEase revealed ambitious plans to maintain the game's freshness by shifting to monthly hero releases instead of the original two-per-season schedule. During Marvel Rivals' Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4, Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong announced these changes along with upcoming season adjustments.

The development team will shorten seasons from three to two months while introducing new heroes monthly. Guangguang explained: "Following thorough evaluation, we're transitioning to two-month seasons starting with Season 3, featuring a new hero each month."

Guangguang acknowledged community feedback, stating: "Player discussions on social media have motivated us to maintain the game's excitement." The team is also exploring new modes to enhance gameplay, potentially increasing the roster by up to 12 heroes annually.

While this accelerated schedule presents balancing challenges, Guangguang previously detailed their data-driven approach in a March 14 PC Gamer interview. He emphasized analyzing key metrics like pick rates, win rates, and ability performance as foundational for balancing decisions.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

The Dev Vision showcased Season 2: Hellfire Gala, where X-Men villain Emma Frost invites heroes to Krakoa. As a telepathic Vanguard-class character, Emma Frost can transform objects into diamonds.

The season trailer revealed elegant new outfits for Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther, inspired by Marvel's elite Hellfire Club society.

Following Emma Frost, Season 2.5 will introduce iconic villain Ultron, hinted at in the trailer through his robotic invasion of the Hellfire Gala. Additional Ultron details remain forthcoming.

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

Marvel Rivals announced new premium skins for Thor and Hawkeye on April 4 via Twitter (X). These include Thor's Lord of Asgard costume, inspired by his comic revival by Odin, and Hawkeye's Ronin samurai vigilante attire.

The Rune King Thor Bundle contains:

• Rune King costume
• Custom spray and nameplate
• The Omniscient MVP animation
• Well of Mimir emote

The Hawkeye Ronin Bundle includes:

• Ronin costume
• Custom spray and nameplate
• Deadly Rain MVP animation
• Hone to Perfection emote

These updates demonstrate NetEase's commitment to long-term Marvel Rivals support. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For ongoing coverage, explore our related articles below.