Marvel Rivals adds monthly heroes from Season 3

The team behind Marvel Rivals has shared ambitious plans to introduce fresh heroes monthly while reducing seasonal durations. Discover what's coming after Season 2 and prepare for exciting new characters and cosmetics.

Marvel Rivals Upcoming Changes

New Heroes Every Month

NetEase is reinvigorating Marvel Rivals with monthly hero additions, replacing their initial two-heroes-per-season approach. Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong unveiled this strategic shift during Marvel Rivals' Dev Vision Vol. 05 on April 4th.

The developers plan to condense seasons from three months to two while delivering new heroes monthly. "Through comprehensive evaluations," Guangguang explained, "we're restructuring seasons starting with Season 3—each lasting two months with fresh heroes appearing monthly."

Guangguang acknowledged fan enthusiasm: "Community conversations have pushed us to maintain December's launch momentum." The team also hinted at potential new game modes, potentially expanding the roster by up to twelve heroes annually.

While this ambitious schedule presents balancing challenges, Guangguang outlined their data-driven approach during a March 14th PC Gamer interview: "Extensive metrics—pick rates, win rates, ability performance—form our balancing foundation."

Season 2 Details and Future Plans

The latest Dev Vision introduced Season 2's Hellfire Gala event, where new Vanguard hero Emma Frost invites Marvel heroes to Krakoa. This telepathic X-Men antagonist with diamond transmutation powers leads players to Marvel's elite Hellfire Club-inspired gathering.

The seasonal trailer showcases elegant formalwear skins for Luna Snow, Magneto, Cloak and Dagger, and Black Panther. Following Emma Frost's debut, Season 2.5 will introduce iconic villain Ultron—briefly glimpsed invading the gala with his robotic army—though specifics remain scarce.

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

Marvel Rivals' April 4th Twitter announcement unveiled Thor's Lord of Asgard (inspired by his Odin-powered resurrection) and Hawkeye's Ronin (his samurai vigilante phase) skins.

The Rune King Thor bundle includes his costume, spray, nameplate, The Omniscient MVP, and Well of Mimir emote. Hawkeye's Ronin set offers his attire, spray, nameplate, Deadly Rain MVP, and Hone to Perfection emote.

These developments showcase NetEase's decade-long commitment to Marvel Rivals, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For continuing coverage on Marvel Rivals' evolution, explore our comprehensive articles!