Get Ready for Marvel Rivals Season 2.5!
Marvel's Season 2.5 Unveiling: Details on Ultron's Powers and Additional Info
Gotta keep that gaming fix going, right? Here's the lowdown on the fresh mid-season update for Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 - a juicy dose of content to sink your teeth into!
Party Time! Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is Going Down On...
You heard it right, mate! Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is going live on May 30, 2025[1][2][3]. Get ready to free up some time on your calendar because the update festivities begin at 2 am PDT / 5 am EDT / 10 am BST / 11 am CEST. Buckle up for a estimated two to three-hour server downtime before the goodies start rolling in!
But wait! Season 2.5 ain't just a one-night stand. This baby is here to stay for approximately six weeks, leading the way to Season 3 and its inevitable meta-shaking mayhem[1]. In fact, after Season 3, each season is expected to last for just two months, guaranteeing a new hero every darn month[1]. That's a whole lotta heroes and new content, you ask? Yup, you're darn right it is!
Meet the Prickly One: Ultron
And who's joining the party, you ask? None other than Mighty Ultron himself, the blue-skinned Strategist with a bit of a ticklish side[3]. You might know Ultron as a bit of a menace, but fear not, as a Strategist, it's Ultron's duty to keep your team alive with some healing and damage prevention skills.
Although the exact details about Ultron's abilities haven't been revealed yet[3], leaks suggest his kit includes a beam attack, a healing ultimate, supportive buffs, and a slow fall passive[4]. Drones and energy beams are gonna be the name of the game here!
Arakko, The New Convoy Map
It's not just Ultron making an appearance - we're also getting a brand-new convoy map called Arakko[4]. Along with Ultron, Tons of events and costumes will also be part of the mid-season update - let the good times roll!
Patch Notes and Balance Changes
With the meta slowly settling after the arrival of Vanguard Emma Frost, the developers at NetEase have identified some characters expected to see changes in the mid-season patch. Expect heroes like Groot and Captain America to see reductions in survivability, and Spider-Man's combo damage range to get a slight tweaking[4].
Additional balance changes include adjustments to characters like Doctor Strange, Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Mister Fantastic, Scarlet Witch, Peni Parker, Jeff the Land Shark, and Rocket Raccoon. With a new hero joining the roster, balance changes might be minimal, but expect further tweaks as the meta once again finds its groove[4].
Outside of character balance, NetEase has also announced slight changes to the competitive point system following Season 2's tweaks to intensify the weight on match performance, rather than results. The aim is to avoid situations where certain players gained disproportionate amounts of points[4].
So, hold on to your interdimensional lollipops, 'cause it's a wild ride ahead! Get yourself ready for Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 on May 30, 2025. See you there, Earth's mightiest gamers!
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- The upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 will launch on May 30, 2025, offering a fresh dose of content for gamers.
- The season is expected to last for about six weeks, setting the stage for Season 3 and its anticipated meta-shaking mayhem.
- Ultron, the blue-skinned Strategist, will be joining the roster, bringing healing and damage prevention skills to the game.
- Despite the details about Ultron's abilities still under wraps, leaks suggest his kit will include a beam attack, a healing ultimate, supportive buffs, and a slow fall passive.
- Along with Ultron, a new map called Arakko will be introduced, along with numerous events and costumes.
- Character balance changes are anticipated, with heroes like Groot, Captain America, and Spider-Man expected to see adjustments, following the arrival of Vanguard Emma Frost.
- Developers at NetEase have also announced slight changes to the competitive point system, intensifying the weight on match performance to avoid disproportionate point gains.
