Summary
Players have a free new Wolverine skin to unlock as part ofMarvel Rivals' new Hellfire Gala event. This event ties into the Season 2 update forMarvel Rivals, which revolves around the X-Men and the mutant island itself, Krakoa. The new Wolverine skin sees Logan sport a shiny white blazer and an eye patch, a look that will be instantly familiar to those who are well-versed in the world of Marvel Comics, but also those who caughtDeadpool & Wolverine.
Since its release in late 2024,Marvel Rivalshas continued to set the bar highwhen it comes to post-launch support, with each season adding significant amounts of new content for players to explore and enjoy. This continues with Season 2 ofMarvel Rivals, which adds some new characters to the game, as well as more rewards to track and unlock. Like last season, there is a special event skin that players can add to their lockers by completing missions, transforming the game’s somewhat rugged take on Logan into a much more dapper fellow.
To earn this free new Wolverine skin, players will need to completeMarvel Rivals’Gala Missions. Like previous updates, this event requires that players complete objectives and challenges in an act-based structure. Act 2 only opens up after Act 1 is completed, and so on. Once all tasks are completed, players can head to the event page and unlock the Wolverine Patch skin. Skins are nothing new, especially for free, live-service games, withMarvel Rivalsfeaturing an abundance of purely cosmetic items.
Marvel Rivals Reveals New Patch Wolverine Skin
While the game’s combat has been praised for being both casual-friendly and deep, it isMarvel Rivals’roster that truly feels like its biggest draw. From Iron Man to Jeff the Land Shark,Marvel Rivalsboasts a wide range of heroes and villains for players to control. In a fun twist, the final part of the event lets players vote for whichMarvel Rivalscharacter will get a new skin next. Players will be able to vote for the “best dressed” character at the Gala, deciding who gets another new skin.
Season 2 ofMarvel Rivalssees the roster expand once again, with Emma Frost arriving as part of the new update. Later on, players can expect to see Ultron make his way intoMarvel Rivals, along with more yet-to-be-announced characters. The rumor mill is swirling, with fans theorizing more X-Men characters may be on the way. The Fantastic Four dropped last season, though one of the group’s main antagonists, Doctor Doom, is yet to materialize. Season 2 ofMarvel Rivalsis expected to continue through July, giving players ample time to enjoy this new content.
