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Marvel Rivals fans are keeping a close eye on the calendar as they eagerly await the exciting Season 2.5 update. This mid-season patch is set to introduce a new Strategist hero and a brand-new map. So, when will Season 2.5 be released, and who is the new playable hero? I’ll go over all the details here.
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Release Date
As mentioned in the roadmap, the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update is scheduled to release on May 30, 2025, exactly a month and a half after the launch of Season 2: Hellfire Gala. Hopefully, there won’t be any delays for this exciting mid-season update.
New Hero in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
The introduction of new playable heroes is the main reason fans are buzzing with excitement. Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 is set to bring Ultron into the spotlight as the newest playable character. He’ll be joining the roster as a Strategist, and what sets him apart is his ability to take to the skies, introducing a brand-new aerial mechanic for the role.
While his full abilities haven’t been officially revealed, leaks suggest that Ultron’s main attack will be the Encephalo-Ray, a powerful burning energy beam. He’s also rumored to have Dynamic Flight, a skill that allows him to freely fly around the map, possibly similar to how Star-Lord moves.
What’s really exciting is his unique healing mechanic. Ultron will reportedly have a skill called Imperative-Patch, where he commands a drone to follow an ally and provide constant healing to anyone within its range. This offers a fresh way to support the team, especially flankers and divers, without needing to stop and actively heal. No more Spider-Man spamming that healing button every few seconds!
To see the full breakdown of his leaked kit and gameplay prediction, check out our Ultron guide.
New Arakko Map in Season 2.5
In addition to the new Strategist, Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 will also introduce a brand-new map: Arakko. Staying true to the Krakoa theme, Arakko will serve as a Convoy map. While there’s still very little information about its design or layout, more details are expected to surface soon. Once they do, this section will be updated as quickly as possible.
Season 2.5 Hero Adjustments
As always, a major update means hero adjustments are on the way. While the exact changes haven’t been revealed yet, the latest Developer Update confirms that the following heroes are set to receive some tweaks:
- Black Widow
- Jeff The Land Shark
- Mister Fantastic
- Peni Parker
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
New Skins in Season 2.5
A new season wouldn’t be complete without fresh costumes! This time, we can look forward to new skins inspired by the Infinity Comics. We've already seen the release of the Squirrel Sunshine skin, which was previously teased in the comics, so it's safe to expect more on the way, including new looks for Doctor Strange, Magik, Iron Fist, and others!
Other than that, we can also expect to see more Skin Customization options in Season 2.5.
That’s everything we know so far about Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. We’ll keep this article updated with any new official information as soon as it becomes available.
