The new season of Marvel Rivals is here! Marvel aims to keep the seasons short, with Season 1 released on January 10 and Season 1.5 launching exactly six weeks later on February 21. Following the debut of Season 2 on April 11, the mid-season update – Season 2.5 – has arrived, bringing with it new heroes, maps, and skins. Let’s explore the new content in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 below.
New Heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
The latest hero in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is Ultron, who acts as a strategist. He features a unique set of skills and abilities, including:
- Dynamic Flight: Dashes in the direction of movement and transitions into free-flight mode.
- Patch: Deploys a giant drone to follow an ally, healing all nearby teammates, with increased healing for the marked ally.
- Firewall: Summons drones that provide bonus health to allies in the area, centered around both Ultron and the marked ally.
- Rage of Ultron: Calls in Ultron Drones to fire Encephalo-Rays, which can either damage enemies or heal allies.
Ultron is emerging as a strategist who excels at supporting aggressive heroes, thanks to his ability to passively heal allies with his drones. However, he might not be ideal as a solo healer. He would likely benefit from teaming up with more healing-oriented strategists such as Luna Snow, Mantis, Invisible Woman, or Cloak & Dagger.
New Map in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
In addition to introducing the new strategist, Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 will also unveil a brand-new map: Arakko. Maintaining the Krakoa theme, Arakko will function as a Convoy map. While specific details about its layout and design are still limited, more information is expected to be disclosed soon.
New Skins in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
No new season would be complete without fresh skins. For Season 2.5, we have the following new skins and bundles in store:
- Yggroot Bundle (Includes: Costume, MVP Animation, Emote, Nameplate, Spray)
- Ultron – X-Tron Bundle (Includes: Costume, MVP Animation, Emote, Nameplate, Spray)
- Ultron – Mechanical Phantom
- Chibi Jeff Bundle (New Mood Icon)
- Combat Chest (Available for a limited time) (Includes: Storm Ultimate Wind-Rider Costume, Mister Fantastic Future Foundation Costume, Magneto Binary Sword Costume)
In addition to Yggroot, X-Tron, and Combat Chest rewards, players can also anticipate a new wave of skins inspired by the Infinity Comics. The recently released Squirrel Sunshine skin – first teased in the comics – is just the beginning. More themed skins are expected to arrive soon, featuring fresh looks for characters like Doctor Strange, Magik, Iron Fist, and more.
Season 2.5 Release Date
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is now live as of today, May 30, 2025. The update size is approximately 60 GB, and the full game size is around 74 GB. Players can now explore the new map with new characters and enjoy the game. Season 2.5 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for free.
Summary
The new 60 GB update for Marvel Rivals is now available. Along with new heroes, skins, and a map, Marvel Rivals also features balance adjustments for some characters in Season 2.5, enhancing the gameplay experience.
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