Developers of Marvel Rivals have unveiled plans to introduce new heroes monthly and reduce season durations. Discover the upcoming changes post-Season 2, including new characters and skins heading to the superhero battleground.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

NetEase announced a major update to its hero release cadence, switching from two heroes per season to monthly additions starting in Season 3. Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong revealed these plans in Marvel Rivals' Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4, aiming to maintain the game's launch-level excitement.

The development team will implement shorter two-month seasons while introducing new heroes monthly. "Through extensive internal review, we've established this new seasonal structure beginning Season 3," Guangguang explained. "Each month will now bring fresh hero content to keep the experience vibrant."

Guangguang noted community feedback influenced this accelerated schedule: "Player discussions created positive pressure to maintain momentum." The team also hinted at potential new game modes to complement this content strategy. If implemented, players could see up to twelve new heroes annually.

Despite concerns about balance with frequent additions, the developers emphasized their data-driven approach. Referring to a March 14 PC Gamer interview, Guangguang highlighted their reliance on metrics including pick rates, win percentages, and ability statistics as the foundation for balancing decisions.

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

The recent Dev Vision showcased Season 2: Hellfire Gala, featuring new arrival Emma Frost inviting heroes to Krakoa. This telepathic X-Men antagonist, capable of diamond transmutation, joins as a Vanguard-class character.

The gala-themed season introduces formalwear cosmetics for Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther. Inspired by Marvel's Hellfire Club, the setting presents a high-society gathering for the world's elite.

Season 2.5 will introduce iconic villain Ultron, foreshadowed in the trailer by robotic invaders disrupting the Gala. While details remain scarce, this hints at the Age of Ultron narrative coming to the battlegrounds.

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

April's update brought two premium skin bundles. Thor's Rune King set commemorates his Odin-powered resurrection, while Hawkeye's Ronin outfit reflects his samurai vigilante era. Each bundle includes matching cosmetics, victory poses, and emotes.

These updates demonstrate NetEase's long-term commitment to Marvel Rivals, with plans spanning a decade. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.