Marvel Teases Swimsuit Skins for Rivals in Summer Comic Special

Marvel is gearing up for another exciting release with its Swimsuit Special comic book, set to hit the shelves on July 9, and it seems that NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals is ready to dive into the summer vibe with its own set of swimsuit skins.

A recent post on the Marvel website provided tantalizing details about the upcoming Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1. This issue promises to give Earth’s Mightiest Heroes a well-deserved break from their world-saving duties. More intriguingly, the comic teases a sneak peek at potential designs for Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Swimsuit Special art. Image courtesy of Marvel.

The special edition is described as follows: “Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL. Wasp is on the case and seizes the opportunity for Marvel’s heroes to do their OWN swimwear fashion shoot all over the world! But fear not, True Believers, we know what you’re REALLY here for! This super-sized special features splash page after splash page of gorgeous art, but with a story so you can pretend you’re ‘reading it for the articles…’”

While Marvel remains tight-lipped about the exact launch date of these summer designs and which characters will be featured, the focus of the special suggests that summer-themed cosmetics are a strong possibility. As we await further details in the coming months, fans can only hope for more insights on how this ties into Marvel Rivals.

Since its launch in December, Marvel Rivals has captured the hearts of multiplayer gaming enthusiasts on both PC and consoles. Its competitive gameplay and diverse character roster have kept players engaged and eager for new content. With the community buzzing about potential post-launch support, the idea of a Marvel Rivals swimsuit collection has become a hot topic. Now, it appears that fans' hopes for these summer skins may soon be realized.

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As for the timing of these swimsuit additions, clues suggest they might coincide with the launch of Season 3. Following the recent introduction of Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala in Season 2, which ends in about three months, the new outfits are likely to be introduced around July or August. This timing aligns with NetEase’s planned schedule and allows fans to enjoy these new looks before the end of summer.

Moreover, Season 3 will usher in a new era of post-launch content for Marvel Rivals, with seasons now lasting just two months instead of three. This means that fans can look forward to at least one new playable hero each month. For those eager for more Marvel Rivals updates, you can explore the April Fools' Day emote featuring Venom twerking or delve into how NetEase brought an infamous Moon Knight meme into the game's canon.