Summary
- Marvel Rivals may introduce a Lunar New Year skin for Mantis soon, adding to the array of new cosmetics.
- Mantis, a Strategist in the game, provides steady healing and buffs to teammates, enhancing support.
- Leakers anticipate new skins for Moon Knight and Squirrel Girl and a Capture the Flag game mode on the horizon.
A prominent Marvel Rivals leaker surprised many fans by showing off gameplay footage of a Lunar New Year skin for Mantis, which could be coming to the game very soon. NetEase Games has been steadily rolling out new cosmetics for the popular hero shooter since its December release. Four holiday bundles came to Marvel Rivals as part of the game's Winter Celebration event, and new skins for Moon Knight and Squirrel Girl are set to make their debut January 3.
Mantis is a Strategist in Marvel Rivals, which means her primary role is to provide healing and buffs to her team. Instead of large healing spikes, Mantis has several abilities that allow her to heal targets over time, providing a steady stream of support. She's also incredibly mobile, as her ultimate ability allows her to swiftly move around the battlefield with an aura that heals nearby characters. In addition to healing allies, she has the ability to give teammates a damage boost in the middle of a fight. She can also put an enemy to sleep, though many players have figured out how to counter Mantis' stun in Marvel Rivals.
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In a recent post on Twitter, Marvel Rivals leaker RivalsInfo shared gameplay footage of a new skin for Mantis, stating they believe the skin is associated with the Lunar New Year holiday. The video shows the hero in a jade-colored dress with gold accents and a dragon's head on her right shoulder. Instead of her usual long flowing hair, the character has a spiky hairstyle that stands straight up. RivalsInfo also revealed footage of a Lunar New Year skin for Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Leaker Shares Gameplay Footage of a Lunar New Year Skin for Mantis
RivalsInfo has also been sharing a variety of new Marvel Rivals skins for Scarlet Witch, Magik, Doctor Strange, Hulk, and more. The fresh looks will likely be accompanied by other cosmetics and sold as bundles within the game's shop. However, it's also possible some of the skins could be part of an upcoming battle pass or even show up as rewards for an event. There's no way of knowing if or when these skins might make their debut, so fans will need to keep an eye out for future announcements.
Leakers have been busy diving into the game's files in the hopes of finding new skins, maps, game modes, or other features. One fan managed to find information about a new Capture the Flag game mode coming to Marvel Rivals, which excited many fans who have been eagerly waiting for new content. With Season 1 just around the corner and so much on the horizon for the popular hero shooter, many fans are enthusiastically positive about the future of Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
