Marvel is gearing up for another thrilling Swimsuit Special comic book release, and it appears that NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals will join the summer festivities with its own set of swimsuit skins. A recent post on the Marvel website has shared exciting details about what might lead to the long-awaited arrival of Marvel Rivals swimsuit cosmetics.

Scheduled for release on July 9, Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1 promises to give Earth's Mightiest Heroes a much-needed break from their world-saving duties. More intriguingly, Marvel teases that this issue will include a sneak peek at designs for Marvel Rivals. The comic features a storyline where Roxxon Comics releases their own unauthorized swimsuit special, prompting Wasp to organize a global swimwear fashion shoot for Marvel's heroes. The special is filled with stunning art, humorously noted as something you can pretend to read "for the articles."

Marvel Swimsuit Special art. Image courtesy of Marvel.

While Marvel remains tight-lipped about the launch date and specific characters for these summer designs, the thematic focus of the special suggests that summer cosmetics could be on the horizon. Fans can expect more details in the coming months, hopefully shedding light on how these designs will integrate with Marvel Rivals.

Since its launch in December, Marvel Rivals has quickly become a beloved multiplayer game across PC and consoles, captivating players with its competitive gameplay and extensive roster of characters. While many focus on climbing the ranks, others eagerly anticipate NetEase's post-launch plans, particularly the possibility of a Marvel Rivals swimsuit collection. With recent news, it seems that fans' wishes may soon be fulfilled.

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As for when these swimsuits might appear in Marvel Rivals, there are hints that can guide our speculation. The recent launch of Season 2, which introduced Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala, is set to conclude in about three months. This timeline suggests that the new outfits could debut with Season 3 around July or August, aligning with NetEase's scheduled updates and allowing players to enjoy the summer-themed skins before the season ends.

Additionally, Season 3 will mark the beginning of NetEase's new approach to post-launch content, with seasons now lasting approximately two months. This means fans can look forward to a new playable hero every month. For more on Marvel Rivals, you can explore the April Fools' Day emote that allowed Venom to twerk or learn how NetEase made an infamous Moon Knight meme canon by clicking here.