Marvel Teases Swimsuit Skins for Rivals in Summer Comic Special

Marvel is gearing up for another exciting release with the upcoming Marvel Swimsuit Special comic book, and it looks like NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals is set to join the summer festivities with its own line of swimsuit skins.

A recent post on the Marvel website provided some tantalizing details about what could lead to the introduction of the much-anticipated Marvel Rivals swimsuit cosmetics. The post announced that Marvel will revisit the beloved series with Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1, scheduled for release on July 9. This issue promises to give Earth’s Mightiest Heroes a well-deserved break from their world-saving duties, but more crucially, it teases a sneak peek at potential designs for Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Swimsuit Special art. Image courtesy of Marvel.

"Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL," the description for the Marvel Swimsuit Special reads. "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 the post doesn't specify when these summer designs will be available or which characters will feature in the collection, the thematic focus of the special suggests that summer-themed cosmetics are likely. We'll hopefully learn more about the Marvel Swimsuit Special and its connection to Marvel Rivals in the coming months.

Since its launch in December, Marvel Rivals has quickly become a favorite among multiplayer gaming enthusiasts on both PC and consoles. The game's competitive edge and diverse roster of characters have kept players engaged, constantly strategizing to climb the ranks. While many focus on enhancing their skills, a significant portion of the community is eagerly awaiting news on NetEase's post-launch plans, particularly the possibility of a Marvel Rivals swimsuit collection. It seems their wishes might soon be fulfilled.

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As for when these swimsuits might be added to the game, we can make some educated guesses based on recent updates. Marvel Rivals Season 2 introduced Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala just last week, with the season slated to end in about three months. This suggests that the new outfits could launch with Season 3, likely around July or August. This timeline aligns well with NetEase's previously announced schedule and allows fans to enjoy the new looks before summer ends.

Additionally, Season 3 will mark the beginning of NetEase’s new post-launch strategy, featuring shorter, two-month seasons. This means that players can anticipate at least one new playable hero each month moving forward. For more on Marvel Rivals, you can check out the April Fools' Day emote featuring Venom's twerking antics, or click here to discover how NetEase incorporated an infamous Moon Knight meme into the game's canon.