Stay informed about the latest developments in Marvel Rivals, including hero updates, current events, and the newest hero guides, tier lists and hero skins.
Table of Contents
- Marvel Rivals News
- Marvel Rivals Announces 3 Million USD Ignite Tournament
- Season 2 is Now Live
- Emma Frost Guide
- New Event Giant-Size Brain Blast
- New Skins and Cosmetics
- New Black Panther and Winter Soldier Thunderbolts MCU Skin
- New Peni Parker and Doctor Strange Skins
- Win Razer Gaming Gears in Community Giveaway Event
- Twitch Drops Season 2 Now Live
- Tournament News (Playstation Cup)
Marvel Rivals News
Marvel Rivals Announces 3 Million USD Ignite Tournament
NetEase Games just recently announced the Marvel Rivals Ignite, a global esports tournament with a staggering 3 million (USD) prize pool, including 1 million (USD) for the championship matches. The competition spans multiple regions including the Americas, EMEA, China, Asia, and Oceania. Details on the format and schedules will be revealed soon.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Now Live
The summer season in Marvel Rivals is just starting to sizzle with the launch of their latest update, Hellfire Gala, which introduces the brand new season 2, the addition of the hottest new hero in Emma Frost, and a teaser for one of Marvel's most evil villain in Ultron. Season 2 started on April 11, 2025.
What's New in Season 2?Emma Frost Guide
In the Marvel Universe, Emma Frost is known for her exceptional telepathic abilities and unbreakable diamond-hard skin. In Marvel Rivals, Emma Frost brings her formidable powers to the battlefield as a Vanguard, ready to lead the charge on April 11 as part of the Hellfire Gala update.
Check out our Emma Frost guide by clicking the link below to discover her abilities and how to play Emma Frost effectively in Marvel Rivals.
Emma Frost GuideNew Event Giant-Size Brain Blast
Marvel Rivals just never runs out of ideas for new events. The Giant-Size Brain Blast event, is now live and transforms your usual fast-paced matches into a funny spectacle that closely resembles what a Funko Pop! battle would look like.
How to Play Giant-Size Brain Blast

The Giant-Size Brain Blast event introduces a fast-paced 6v6 Conquest mode where players engage in team-based combat, racing to secure the most kills within a hilarious 3-minute showdown. To participate in this event, simply choose Giant-Size Brain Blast from the Game Mode screen.
Don’t miss out on the fun as this limited-time event runs for only 6 days:
Round 1 |
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April 25 at 2 AM (PST) to April 27 at 5 PM (PST) |
Round 2 |
May 2 at 2 AM (PST) to May 4 at 5 PM (PST) |
Giant Size Brain Blast Rewards

Players who participate in the event will have the opportunity to earn unique rewards such as:
Event Rewards | How to Get |
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Brain Blast Emote | Complete 10 Giant-Size Brain Blast matches |
Giant-Sized Brain Title | Climb the Top 500 leaderboard |
Monster-Sized Brain Title | Climb the Top 100 leaderboard |
Planet-Sized Brain Title | Climb the Top 10 leaderboard |
New Skins and Cosmetics
New Black Panther and Winter Soldier Thunderbolts MCU Skin

Black Pantherdons the Damisa-Sarki skin, part of the Hellfire Gala-themed collection which adds a majestic flair to the Wakandan King while Winter Soldier will be receiving a new Thunderbolts skin, inspired by the MCU film of the same name. Players can purchase these skins individually or as a combo bundle currently on sale, priced at 2800 Units.
Skin | Individual Price | Bundle Price | Bundle Inclusions |
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Black Panther Damisa-Sarki | 2000 | 2200 (Sale) | Legendary:Eternal Vigilance MVP Animation Epic: Serene Sovereign Emote Epic:Damisa-Sarki Nameplate Rare: Spray |
Winter Soldier Thunderbolts | 1400 | 1600 (Sale) | Epic:Mission Complete MVP Animation Rare:Clean Slate Emote Rare:Thunderbolts Nameplate Rare: Spray |
New Peni Parker and Doctor Strange Skins

Skin | Individual Price | Bundle Price | Bundle Inclusions |
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | 2000 | 2400 (Sale) | Legendary: Dreamwalking MVP Animation Epic: Arcane Undead Emote Epic: Nameplate Rare: Spray |
Peni Parker's Yatsukahagi | 1400 | 1600 (Sale) | Epic: Bonded in Battle MVP Animation Rare: Jump Scare Emote Rare: Nameplate Rare: Spray |
Two heroes just got dramatic new skins: Peni Parker's Yatsukahagi, steeped in Japanese folklore and Doctor Strange's Multiverse of Madness straight from the MCU. Peni Parker's new skin isn't your usual SP//dr. It's inspired by the mythological creature, Tsuchigumo, an earth spider spirit from Japanese legends. Meanwhile, Doctor Strange's skin gives us a zombified version of Strange, bones and all.
Win Razer Gaming Gears in Community Giveaway Event

Event Period |
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April 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM (PST) to May 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST) |
Marvel Rivals and Razer have joined forces for an exciting giveaway, giving the community a chance to win some of Razer's premium gaming peripherals. Don't miss out on the opportunity to snag these top-tier gear from Razer!
How to Enter
Event Rewards |
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Razer Kraken V4 Pro Headset |
Razer Freyja Gaming Cushion |
Razer Wolverine V Pro Controller |
Consolation Prize |
30 participants will be chosen to win Doctor Strange's Master of Black Magic skin |
To participate in the event you'll need to join Razer Discord and Marvel Rivals Discord and follow their social media accounts. Winners will be announced in Razer's Discord server on May 5.
Twitch Drops Season 2 Now Live

Event Period |
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April 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM (PST) to April 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM (PST) |
Season 2 of Marvel Rivals is here, bringing exclusive Twitch Drops to the table! From now until April 30, you can unlock limited-time Namor cosmetics just by watching your favorite Marvel Rivals Twitch streamers. All you need is a free Twitch account to start claiming these in-game rewards, so don't miss out on this chance to get a Galacta-themed look for the King of the Seas.
How to Link Twitch Account and Get RewardsTournament News (Playstation Cup)

Registration Deadline |
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April 12 - April 26, 2025 |
Marvel Rivals is bringing the competitive action to Playstation 5. This tournament series offers console players the chance to compete for in-game rewards, showcase their skills, and capture the title of the best console team in all of Marvel Rivals.
How to Enter | |
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Step 1: Launch Marvel Rivals on your PS5. | |
Step 2: Navigate to the "Tournaments" tab at the top of your screen. | |
Step 3: Select Marvel Rivals Clash then select Playstation Cup | |
Step 4: Form your Clash Faction, select your Region and Register. |