The new strategist is here!
In the latest Dev Vision Vol. 6 video by NetEase, it has been finally revealed that Marvel Rivals season 2.5 is going to start from May 30, 2025.
This update is going to introduce a new character, Ultron, a new map, big team-up changes, hero balance and more. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Marvel Rivals season 2.5: Ultron
Fans are pretty hyped as Ultron is finally going to be added as a playable character in the season 2.5 update. For now, the devs have not revealed his full gameplay or abilities.
But we can expect the official gameplay trailer pretty soon. The new map, Arrako, is also going to be added to the game to provide fresh content for the players.
Apart from this, the devs have announced that starting from season 3, every season will only be two months long. We will get a new hero and a new map every month in the game.
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New game mode?
In Marvel Rivals season 2.5, we are also going to see a new game mode, “Ultron Battle Matrix Protocol.” This will launch on June 6, 2025.
This mode is like an auto chess mode, where you can draft the heroes, make a solid customer build for them and enjoy the auto battle mode.
Buffs, nerfs and changes
Here are the characters who are receiving buffs, nerfs, and some balance changes in the upcoming season:
Buffs
- Dr Strange
- Magneto
- Punisher
- Squirrel Girl
- Storm
Nerfs
- Groot
- Captain America
- Emma Frost
- The Thing
- Iron Fist
- Human Torch
- Psylocke
- Mister Fantastic
- Namor
Balance
More details will be revealed in the patch notes on the official website soon.
Team-ups in Marvel Rivals season 2.5
Here are all the team-ups that will be removed in season 2.5:
- Symbiote Bond
- Ammo Overload
- Chilling Charisma
- Allied Agents
New teamups
- Jeff and Venom: Symbiote Shenanigans
- Luna Snow and Hawkeye: Chilling Assault
- Punisher and Black Widow: Operation Microchip
- Peni Parker and Rocket: Rocket Network
- Iron Man and Ultron: Stark Protocol
- Storm and Jeff: Jeff Nado
Players can now also add the lord icon on the hero’s wheel. New mood icons are also arriving to further customize your nameplate and new small sticker emotes to perform in-game.
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