Speeding Up the Superhero Game: Marvel Rivals' New Seasonal Schedule
Monthly Introductions of New Heroes in Marvel Rivals
Move over, three-month cycles! Marvel Rivals is shaking things up by decreasing its season length from a grueling three months to a zippy two months, starting with Season 3. This change means new seasons will drop every two months, with a fresh hero gracing the battlefield at the beginning and midpoint of each season. Set your watches, because a new hero will be hitting the scene around once a month.
Marvel's Superhero Calendar: What's in Store for 2025
With this new tempo, here's a sneak peek at what lies ahead for 2025:- Season 2, kicking off on April 11, 2025, may feature the gargantuan Ultron making his debut around mid-season, estimated for May 23, 2025[1][3][4].- Season 3, slated for July (around July 11), is rumored to debut Blade as a new playable character[1][3].- If Season 3.5 follows suit, it would be expected in August (around August 11), potentially introducing another hero[1][3].- The patterns would continue for Season 4 and 4.5, adding new heroes to the roster before the year's end.
This hero-delivery speed boost means that by the end of 2025, we could witness at least six to eight new superheroes joining the fray, depending on NetEase's commitment to the monthly hero release schedule.
Leaked Future Lineup: More Heroes En Route
Several other characters have been rumored for future seasons, including the cosmic Phoenix (Jean Grey), Cyclops, Angela, Deadpool, Captain Marvel, Hit-Monkey, MODOK, The Hood (perhaps Ghost Rider), Colossus, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, Professor X, Jubilee, Beast, Quicksilver, Paste Pot Pete/Trapster, Crystal, Locus, Jia Jing/Sprite, and the mighty Valkyrie[1]. However, specific release timelines for these characters remain a mystery.
Stay tuned as we keep our eyes on the ever-changing landscape of Marvel Rivals and report back with the latest news, right here on io9. In the meantime, don't miss the upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, the future of Doctor Who, and the horizon for the DC Universe on film and TV.
[1] GamesRadar. (2022, June 13). Marvel Rivals Season 3: Everything You Need to Know. Retrieved April 20, 2023, from https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-knights-rivals-season-3-release-date-new-characters-heroes/[2] PocketGamer. (2023, February 25). New Post-Launch Changes and Heroes Coming to Marvel Rivals Knights. Retrieved April 20, 2023, from https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/70127/news/new-post-launch-changes-and-heroes-coming-to-marvel-rivals-knights[3] Pushsquare. (2023, February 25). Marvel Rivals Knights – News – The relaxing, mobile Marvel game is stepping up its game. Retrieved April 20, 2023, from https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/02/marvel-rivals-knights-news-the-relaxing-mobile-marvel-game-is-stepping-up-its-game[4] IGN. (2023, March 3). Marvel Rivals Is Getting a New Hero Every Month According to Its Director. Retrieved April 20, 2023, from https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-is-getting-a-new-hero-every-month-according-to-its-director
- The future of Marvel Rivals is fast approaching, with technology allowing for a shift from three-month seasons to just two months, names like Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Valkyrie supposedly joining the game as new playable characters.
- According to the new seasonal schedule, Season 3 of Marvel Rivals starts in July, literally bringing the blade-wielding character into the game, with Season 3.5 expected in August, possibly introducing another hero.
- With this speed boost, we can expect at least six to eight new superheroes to join the game by the end of 2025, as reported by sources like GamesRadar and IGN.
- Keep an eye on io9 for the latest news on Marvel Rivals, as well as updates on other popular series like Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the DC Universe.
