Marvel Rivals is set to launch its second season, titled “Hellfire Gala,” on April 11, 2025. This upcoming season introduces new characters, maps, skins, balance updates, and significant gameplay changes that promise to enhance the player experience.
Release Date
Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will commence on April 11, 2025. The update is scheduled to go live at 5 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), following a maintenance period expected to last approximately 2–3 hours.
New Characters
Two notable characters are set to join the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 2:
- Emma Frost: Debuting at the start of the season, Emma Frost is classified as a Vanguard character. She possesses telepathic abilities and can transform into her diamond form, providing both offensive and defensive capabilities. In her default form, she utilizes a beam attack and can project barriers, while her diamond form grants damage reduction and melee attacks.
- Ultron: Scheduled to arrive with the mid-season update in late May, Ultron is a highly mobile Strategist character. He can deploy drones to heal allies and is expected to counter agile opponents effectively.
New Maps
Season 2 introduces the “Hellfire Gala: Krakoa” map, reflecting the opulent setting of the Hellfire Gala event. This map features vibrant flora and continuous fireworks, immersing players in the celebratory atmosphere of Krakoa.
Skins and Cosmetics
The Hellfire Gala theme brings a collection of elegant skins for various characters, emphasizing high fashion:
- Scarlet Witch: Players can earn the Chaos Gown outfit through an in-game event by participating in matches.
- Psylocke, Storm, and Magik: These characters receive gala-inspired costumes showcased in the season’s promotional materials.
- Wolverine, Magneto, and Doctor Doom: Featured in stylish attire, aligning with the gala’s luxurious theme.
- Emma Frost: Emma Frost will receive the X-Revolution skin, inspired by her appearance in the 2013 Uncanny X-Men series.
- And much more from the season 2 battle pass.
Additionally, the introduction of costume color variants allows for further personalization, and a new gifting feature enables players to share cosmetics with friends.
Balance Updates and Team-Up Changes
Season 2 implements significant balance adjustments:
- Hero Buffs: Characters such as Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, and Mister Fantastic receive enhancements to improve their effectiveness.
- Hero Nerfs: Loki and Adam Warlock undergo reductions in certain abilities to maintain game balance.
- Team-Up Abilities: New combinations are introduced, including:
- Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch: Enables Scarlet Witch to utilize rapid-fire projectiles.
- Captain America and Winter Soldier: Allows Winter Soldier to leap toward allies, creating shockwaves upon landing.
- Emma Frost, Magneto, and Psylocke: Facilitates the summoning of clones to assist in combat.
Conversely, certain existing team-ups are retired or adjusted to prevent overlap and maintain strategic diversity.
Gameplay and Competitive Changes
To enhance the competitive experience:
- Weekly Missions: Introduced alongside daily missions to provide additional opportunities for players to earn rewards.
- Ranked Mode Adjustments: Map rotations are updated, with certain maps being removed and the new Krakoa map added to the pool.
- Season Duration: Starting with Season 3, the game will adopt a two-month season format, aiming to introduce new heroes monthly.
Marvel Rivals’ Season 2: Hellfire Gala promises a blend of new content and refinements, offering players fresh experiences and challenges in the evolving Marvel universe.
