Marvel Rivals Season 2, titled “Hellfire Gala,” launched on April 11, 2025, introducing a wealth of new content and features to the game.
New Heroes and Map
Emma Frost joins the roster as a Vanguard hero, bringing her telekinetic abilities and Diamond Form for enhanced defense. Later in the season, Ultron is set to debut, though his role has yet to be confirmed. Additionally, the Krakoa map, inspired by the X-Men universe, has been added, offering a fresh battleground for players.
Battle Pass and Cosmetics
The Season 2 Battle Pass features ten themed skins, primarily in a black tie gala style. Two skins are available for free, while the remaining eight require purchasing the “luxury” battle pass, priced at 990 Lattice (approximately $10). Notable skins include Spider-Man’s Spider-Oni and Black Widow’s Red Runway Veil. Players can unlock these skins by earning and spending Chrono Tokens through in-game activities.
Gameplay Enhancements
Season 2 introduces a revamped Team-Up system, allowing heroes to combine their powers for enhanced combat effects. There are currently 18 active Team-Up abilities among the 38-hero roster. For example, Hela can resurrect Thor or Loki, and Rocket Raccoon provides Ammo Overload. Some abilities have been temporarily removed but may return in future updates.
Competitive Play Updates
The competitive scene sees significant changes, including a nine-tier rank reset and individual performance-based scoring. A pick/ban phase has been introduced for players in the gold rank, adding strategic depth to matches. Additionally, the map rotation system now retires certain maps from competitive play, though they remain accessible in quick match and custom games.
Quality of Life Improvements
Players can now gift cosmetics to friends, and the mission system has been revamped with new weekly missions and rewards. Voice chat has been optimized with an interface prompt for push-to-talk activation. Spectators in custom games can temporarily exit matches, and a new room host transfer function has been introduced.
With these updates, Marvel Rivals continues to expand its universe, offering players new ways to engage with their favorite heroes and compete in dynamic environments.