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NetEase Games has announced that new skins for Iron Man and Spider-Man will be coming toMarvel Rivalson March 20 at 7 PM PDT. Season 1: Eternal Night Falls is coming to a close and, according to leakers, fans may be able to play Season 2 ofMarvel Rivalsas soon as April 11.
The Spider-Punk 2099 skin forSpider-Man inMarvel Rivalswas previously available during the hero shooter’s beta period, though it was free for everyone at that point in time. Since the end of the beta, fans have been clamoring to see the skin officially reappear within the title’s shop. Iron Man’s Steam Power skin has a similar history, as it was also available for the duration of the game’s beta test and then went away for an extended period of time. Many fans seem to be excited about the return of these cosmetics, though some people had hoped they might show up in a future battle pass.
In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games announced that fans will soon be able to purchase fresh skins for Spider-Man andIron Man inMarvel Rivalson March 20 at 7 PM PDT. Spider-Man’s costume is called Spider-Punk 2099, and it gives the popular superhero a futuristic makeover. This version of the wall crawler has a digital mask with a spiked mohawk and sports a short vest over his red and blue spandex. The image also shows Spider-Man wielding an electric guitar, though this will likely be limited to an emote and MVP screen associated with the skin.
Marvel Rivals’ ‘Spider-Punk 2099’ and ‘Steam Power’ Skins Release on March 20
Iron Man’sSteam Power skin inMarvel Rivalsabandons the futuristic look for an older steampunk aesthetic, showing the hero in a bulky bronze costume with large exhaust pipes on his shoulders and what appears to be a furnace in his chest. While NetEase Games has announced a release date for the new cosmetics, it has not revealed any official prices. However,according to leakers, Iron Man’s Steam Power cosmetic bundle may cost 1,600 Units.
Both dataminers and fans were shocked by the announcement of Spider-Punk 2099 coming to the title, as it was recently leaked that NetEase Games was going to release anew skin for Black Panther inMarvel Rivals. The costume shows the hero without his usual helmet, giving players a good look at his new pointed ears and sharp fangs. The Thrice-Cursed King skin shows a version of Black Panther who has become part of Dracula’s dark army looking to take over New York City. With so much content to explore and even more just around the corner, many fans are feeling optimistic about the future ofMarvel Rivals.
