Summary
- Marvel Rivals' Season 2.5 update will require around 59.6 GB of storage space.
- Ultron will be introduced as a new Strategist character, and the new Hellfire Gala: Arakko map will be introduced.
- The update will be released on May 30.
The next big Marvel Rivals update is coming on May 30, and insiders say that it is going to take up a great deal of storage space and will likely require players to re-download most of the game. The second season of Marvel Rivals kicked off on April 11 and was centered around the Hellfire Gala on the mutant island of Krakoa. The powerful mutant leader Emma Frost was introduced as a Vanguard character, and numerous other characters received new skins themed after the big mutant party.
The fun times aren’t going to last much longer, as Marvel Rivals’ next update is adding the evil Ultron as a Strategist out to crash the party with his drone army. Characters like Hawkeye and Groot are also getting new skins as part of the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update on May 30, which is also introducing a new map set in Krakoa’s neighboring island of Arakko along with multiple character and gameplay tweaks.
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All of this content will require a great deal of storage space, as a leaker group by the handle of X0X_LEAK (via VideoGamer) says that the upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update patch is roughly 59.6 GB. This will bring Marvel Rivals’ overall file size to around 73.7 GB, and X0X_LEAK says that much of this new patch will override and reinstall existing game files.
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Reported File Size
- Around 59.6 GB
This is nothing new for Marvel Rivals, as the previous Marvel Rivals Season 2 update had a download size of 49.1 GB and also rewrote a considerable portion of the game’s existing files to account for Emma Frost and the new Krokoa map. This naturally drew concerns from players with less storage space or limited internet bandwidth, as they reportedly had problems downloading the new update. Some have even pointed out that full games like Elden Ring are only slightly bigger than the forthcoming Marvel Rivals patch, even with all of its previously released DLC.
Others have remained excited about the new features introduced in Marvel Rivals Season 2, and this latest update retains that hype thanks to the impending arrival of Ultron and the new gameplay tweaks. Many rumors are already trying to predict the next Marvel Rivals season, which some think is going to be centered around Knull and the Symbiotes, and that characters like Captain America and Storm could be getting Symbiote-themed skins to go with it. This potential update will also likely take up a great deal of storage space, even as players are still trying to make room for the latest Marvel Rivals patch that goes live later this week.
Everything New Included With the Launch of Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
- New hero balance changes and tweaks - The most significant highlights include the Jeff the Land Shark rework and dive hero nerfs.
- New hero - Ultron in the Strategist role.
- New hero Team-Up abilities and changes - Highlights include Luna Snow and Hawkeye, Jeff the Land Shark and Storm, Iron Man and Ultron, and Jeff the Land Shark and Venom.
- New map - Hellfire Gala: Arakko.
- Cerebro Database II event - earn the Binary Arrow Hawkeye skin for free.
- New Galacta's Will Twitch drop bundle featuring Emma Frost.
- New Mood and Emoji systems in-game.
- UX/UI/Profile tweaks and revamps.
- New Competitive Rank rewards featuring a new skin for Ultron.
- New shop skin and emoji bundles - featuring the likes of Yggroot Groot, X-Tron Ultron, Mechanical Phantom Ultron, and Chibi Jeff.
- Combat Chest - a new shop addition that offers milestone rewards for playing matches.
- Gameplay issues and bug fix changes.
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
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
