Summary
- Marvel Rivals fans are thrilled about the free winter skin for Jeff the Land Shark, as it seems to be inspired by a particular comic book panel.
- Players will also be able to purchase a winter-themed Venom skin, a Santa-themed Groot, a holiday Rocket Raccoon, and a winter-dressed Magik during the Winter Celebration event.
- Season 1 of Marvel Rivals is slated to begin in early January 2025.
Fans of Marvel Rivals have taken to social media to express excitement over a new free winter skin for Jeff the Land Shark that appears to take inspiration right from the comics. Marvel Rivals recently gained a lot of attention when it reached a milestone of 10 million downloads within just 72 hours of launch. While the game is currently still in Season 0 with Doctor Doom as the central antagonist, it has already laid the groundwork for future villains like the character Knull.
Marvel Rivals recently announced its Winter Celebration event, which will feature five new skins and a new game mode for players to enjoy. The new game mode appears to take a lot of inspiration from Splatoon, a popular Nintendo title in which players compete to paint a map with their team's color. The trailer showed off four Jeff the Land Sharks facing off against one another as they spray colored frost all over the map.
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In a recent post on Reddit, user lehme32 enthusiastically commented that the new winter-themed Jeff the Land Shark skin in Marvel Rivals looked similar to a design seen in the comics. The posted comic panel shows Gwenpool and Jeff happily building snowmen next to one another with a white winter backdrop. Jeff isn't wearing snow goggles, but he is wearing a little snow jacket similar to the skin shown off in the Winter Celebration trailer for the hero shooter. While lehme32 joked about the game taking all of their money, other users were quick to inform the Redditor that the winter outfit is yet another free Marvel Rivals skin. Many Redditors said they were shocked to see the skin for free, as they absolutely loved the design.
Players Already Love Jeff the Land Shark’s Free Winter Skin
Jeff the Land Shark isn't the only character getting a winter skin. Players will also be able to purchase a winter-themed Venom skin, a Santa-themed Groot, a holiday Rocket Raccoon, and a winter-dressed Magik. A lot of players have expressed excitement about the new event and its cosmetics, but Jeff the Land Shark's free skin has stolen the show. Many fans feel NetEase Games has been fairly generous with cosmetics, as all players were recently given a free Iron Man skin in Marvel Rivals when the game launched.
While players know a lot about the game's upcoming winter event, many are wondering what else the future might hold for the popular hero shooter. Leakers have recently posted that characters like Ultron and Johnny Storm could be coming to Marvel Rivals in the near future, though there's no way to confirm such information. It seems players won't have to wait long to find out more, as Season 1 of the game is just around the corner. With fans eagerly awaiting the addition of new heroes and maps, many players are feeling optimistic 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
