Marvel Rivals recently revealed an exciting new skin bundle featuring Storm and Loki, set to launch in North America on March 13th and Europe on March 14th. Players are eagerly awaiting the release of these highly detailed costumes, inspired by iconic Marvel themes.
Marvel Rivals Unveils Storm’s Goddess of Thunder Skin
Marvel Rivals announced via Twitter: “Embrace the Asgardian power! Ascend to divinity with Storm’s Goddess of Thunder and Loki’s Presidential Attire costumes. These heroes surpass mere mortals, powered by the might of Asgard ready for the battlefield.” The new Storm skin showcases her wielding Thor’s legendary hammer, Mjolnir, although interestingly, she doesn’t actually use the hammer during gameplay—something fans are hoping Marvel Rivals will address in future updates.
Storm’s new look draws inspiration from the X-Men Annual 1970 #9 comic, blending her iconic style with Asgardian elements. The legendary skin includes an MVP animation, emote, nameplate, and spray. Players can pick it up from the store for 2,200 units starting March 13th at 9:00 PM EST.
Loki’s Presidential Attire Skin Makes a Return
The Loki Presidential Attire skin returns from its initial appearance during Marvel Rivals’ beta phase. Fans will recognize this popular skin, originally introduced but not widely released at that time. Players have shown enthusiasm for finally being able to officially add this unique Loki costume to their collection.
Noteworthy Updates and Features in Marvel Rivals
An intriguing detail discovered by players is that Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, indeed carries its famous inscription, “Whosoever holds this Hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” Players need to carefully use theater mode to catch this hidden gem, as it’s nearly invisible during regular gameplay. Such thoughtful touches greatly enhance the game’s appeal among Marvel fans.
Marvel Rivals also addressed player concerns about match quitters and leavers. A recent update allows players to report those who prematurely exit matches directly through the in-game menu. However, community feedback highlighted the need to also address game stability, as GPU crashes are still causing involuntary exits from matches.
Players recently pointed out that Iron Man and Thor share the exact same KO animation, unlike other characters with unique ones. Fans suggest Marvel Rivals should differentiate these animations further, ideally giving Iron Man a distinct, color-coordinated KO prompt.
Regarding gameplay, the community expressed confusion and frustration over Spider-Man’s interactions with Cloak and Dagger, pointing out problematic duelist gameplay that sometimes frustrates team dynamics. Additionally, players strongly advocate for a team-up bonus between Captain America and Bucky Barnes, emphasizing their storied friendship in Marvel Comics.
Marvel Rivals Considering Crossovers—Fans Prefer Comic-Based Content
Recently, Marvel Rivals has hinted at possible crossover events similar to Fortnite’s collaboration strategies. However, players overwhelmingly prefer skins and events rooted deeply in Marvel comics and movies rather than unrelated pop-culture crossovers. Fans stress the wealth of content available within Marvel itself, calling on developers to focus exclusively on Marvel-based content rather than dilute the game’s unique identity with unrelated promotional tie-ins.
With these exciting announcements and community insights, Marvel Rivals continues to enhance player experience, balancing innovation with player preferences. Players look forward to seeing future updates and potentially more fan-requested content.
