Emma Frost playable character confimred in Marvel Rivals season 2 trailer

Emma Frost is coming to Marvel Rivals in season 2. The game’s developer, NetEase , has shared the official trailer of Marvel Rivals Season 2 on YouTube. The trailer confirms that the upcoming season, named Hellfire Gala , is set to release this month. The latest trailer also reveals that Emma Frost will join the game as a new playable character and hints at Ultron ’s role as the season’s villain. However, it remains unclear whether Ultron will be a playable character. His appearance in the trailer validates previous speculation spurred by in-game chat messages.



Marvel Rivals season 2 featuring Emma Frost: Release date and more

Marvel Rivals Season 2 is set to launch on April 11, which will bring the mutant island of Krakoa stranded in 2099 into focus.

Despite several details having leaked before, the official trailer provides a clear first look at Emma Frost's character model and showcases several X-Men in updated skins, along with hints at new characters.

Ultron’s appearance, complete with an MCU nod proclaiming the Age of Ultron, adds a fresh twist to the storyline.


Marvel Rivals Season 2 may get new skins, game mechanic

Rumours suggest that Marvel Rivals Season 2 may introduce a new mechanic called Krakoa Portals , potentially altering gameplay by adding more map portals. However, this may cause performance issues similar to those seen with Doctor Strange’s portals unless fixed by an upcoming patch.

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The upcoming season is also likely to bring new skins for several characters, including those for Black Panther , Black Widow , Bruce Banner, Captain America, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, Magik, Storm, Psylocke and Wolverine. Further details are expected to be revealed in the full patch notes near the launch date.