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Marvel Games and NetEase Games have unveiled full details for Season 2: Hellfire Gala for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains battling with unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. The game’s highly-anticipated second season kicks off on April 11 and will introduce Emma Frost and Ultron Four as new playable heroes. The three month long Hellfire Gala season will be divided into two halves with Emma Frost releasing in the first half and Ultron in the second half. Season 2 will also feature two new maps, special events and new Team-Ups.
The full details on new characters, maps and features for Season 2 in Marvel Rivals are below and in the latest episode of Dev Vision.
Season 2: Hellfire Gala Official Trailer | Krakoa Welcomes You April 11! | Marvel Rivals
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After the intense Eternal Night saga and defeat of Dracula, Emma Frost has prepared a lavish celebration, inviting everyone to don their best attire and venture to the Mutant haven of the Living Island Krakoa for the annual Hellfire Gala. But as we all know, heroes never truly get a peaceful vacation. The uninvited Ultron has crashed the party, and the attending heroes must spring into action to protect Krakoa’s greatest treasure from his grasp.
Emma Frost (Vanguard) – A master of telepathy and a shining diamond on the battlefield! Emma Frost can adeptly utilize her telepathic and diamond abilities as the situation demands, standing at the forefront to shield her allies and obliterate her foes.
The first new map, HELLFIRE GALA: KRAKOA, will feature a grand Hellfire Gala with dreamy botanical landscapes and beautiful fireworks.Season 2 will also introduce the first adjustments to Team-Up Abilities, welcoming new Team-Ups while tweaking or removing some existing ones. The Marvel Rivals team is implementing weekly missions alongside the existing daily missions and challenges, which will help active players fully claim all rewards from the Battle Pass by the end of the season. Starting from Season 3, Marvel Rivals seasons will shift to a two-month format, with a new hero debuting each month. Additionally, related systems will be adjusted accordingly, and we’ll provide detailed insights before the launch of Season 3.
Season 2 Hellfire Gala | Dev Vision Vol. 05 | Marvel Rivals
In Dev Vision Vol. 05, Creative Director Guangguang and Lead Combat Designer Zhiyong unveil what’s new for Season 2! New heroes, new maps, team-up updates and ranked adjustments are just a few of the things to look forward to as the Hellfire Gala begins! Watch the full video to see what’s coming next in Marvel Rivals!
Marvel Rivals has partnered with Razer™, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, to integrate Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB lighting technologies into this latest game update. The collaboration introduces more than 600 realistic and complex haptic feedback that accurately mimics in-game distance and directionality to bring dynamic tactile sensations to life. Players can now fully immerse themselves in the gameplay through Razer Sensa HD Haptics-supported devices such as the Razer Freyja gaming cushion, Razer Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset, and on PC with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless controller. In addition, over 300 Razer Chroma RGB effects featuring dynamic lighting that react to in-game actions in real-time will be made available, plunging players into a visually immersive experience. Interested gamers can explore this new elevated gaming experience in person at the Sensa Experience Zone in RazerStores worldwide starting April 19, 2025.
The official Marvel Rivals Discord community has surpassed 4 million users, making it one of the largest communities on Discord. Players who join the Discord community have the opportunity to engage with other players and participate in events for a chance to win Steam Cards, Units, and AMD graphics cards! Marvel Rivals topped Steam’s global top sellers chart shortly after its launch on December 6, amassing over 10 million registered users within 72 hours and over 40 million players to date.
