NetEase Games has revealed exciting new content coming to Marvel Rivals with Season 2.5, launching on May 30, 2025. The announcement, made during Dev Vision Vol. 6, confirms Ultron will join the playable character roster alongside a new map and substantial changes to the Team-Up system.
Ultron Joins the Multiverse Battle
In a significant roster expansion, the iconic villain Ultron will become playable when Season 2.5 launches. While specific details about Ultron's abilities and playstyle remain under wraps, his addition promises to bring new strategic options to the free-to-play hero shooter's growing character selection.
Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong presented the upcoming character during the latest Dev Vision showcase, though they've kept fans guessing about exactly how Ultron's powers will translate to gameplay.
Team-Up System Gets Major Overhaul
Perhaps the most substantial change coming in Season 2.5 is the significant revamp to Marvel Rivals' Team-Up system, which allows specific character pairings to unleash powerful combo abilities. The update will introduce six entirely new Team-Ups while removing four existing ones and adjusting another.
This continues the developers' commitment to refining this core gameplay mechanic, with over 50% of Team-Ups having been revamped since the game's Season 0. These changes suggest NetEase is actively balancing and enhancing the system based on player feedback and gameplay data.
What's New in Season 2.5's Map?
The upcoming season will also introduce a brand new map to the game. While specific details about the map's theme, layout, and interactive elements weren't fully revealed in the Dev Vision presentation, it will expand the multiverse battlegrounds where heroes and villains clash.
Marvel Rivals has built its reputation on maps with dynamic environments that change during matches, so players can likely expect interactive elements and strategic opportunities in this new addition.
Looking Ahead
Season 2.5 launches on May 30, 2025, across all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The continued support and substantial content updates demonstrate NetEase's commitment to evolving the free-to-play shooter, which has been steadily building its player base since its December 2024 release.
Players interested in joining the multiverse battles can download the game from Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, or PlayStation Store, with all platforms receiving the Season 2.5 update simultaneously.