Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals is bringing some of the biggest changes we’ve seen yet. Yes, NetEase finally revealed their latest Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 06, which explained everything coming in Season 2.5. After Ultron’s surprise attack at the Hellfire Gala, the mutants of Krakoa are facing their toughest challenge. Now Ultron has stolen Cerebro, evolved into the powerful X-Tron, and taken over Arakko.
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Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 06: Ultron Officially Comes to Season 2.5
Ultron joins the roster as a flying Strategist who changes how you build your team. Unlike other Strategists who stay on the ground, Ultron takes to the air, giving new options for aerial-focused lineups. He stands out with a dual role: He can heal teammates during tough fights and also fire powerful energy beams that deal heavy damage.
Based on what Guangguang said in the video, Ultron’s main weapon offers a new kind of shooting style that feels unique compared to other heroes. When teamed up with Iron Man, Ultron upgrades his firepower by using Iron Man’s tech to shoot lasers that cut through enemies and heal allies at the same time.
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Six New Team-Up Abilities in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Season 2.5 is adding six brand-new team-up abilities while removing four others. Here is what you need to know about the new combinations:
| Heroes | Team-Up Ability Name |
|---|---|
| Venom and Jeff the Land Shark | Symbiote Shenanigans |
| Punisher and Black Widow | Operation: Microchip |
| Luna Snow and Hawkeye | Chilling Assault / Ice Arrow |
| Rocket Raccoon and Peni Parker | Rocket Network / Tech pals |
| Storm and Jeff the Land Shark | Jeff-Nado |
| Iron Man and Ultron | Stark Protocol |
Team-Up Abilities Being Removed
Four team-up abilities are getting completely removed in Season 2.5:
- Cheering Charisma
- All Light Agents
- Ammo Overload
- Symbiote Bond
Additionally, Iron Man will be removed from the Gamma Charge team-up that was introduced in Season 2.0.
Major Balance Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Vanguard Hero Adjustments
 |  |  |  |
| Doctor Strange | Magneto | Captain America | Emma Frost |
Doctor Strange and Magneto are getting nerfed because they’ve been too dominant. Captain America’s survivability and Emma Frost’s diamond form are also being toned down since they’ve been nearly impossible to deal with.
Duelist Hero Changes
 |  |  |
| Iron Fist | Human Torch | Psylocke |
 |  |  |
| Punisher | Squirrel Girl | Storm |
Several duelist heroes are getting nerfed: Iron Fist, Human Torch, and Psylocke have been too powerful. However, Punisher, Squirrel Girl, and Storm are getting modest buffs to make them more competitive.
Strategist Updates
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| Luna Snow | Jeff the Land Shark |
Luna Snow is getting some interesting changes. Her ultimate ability will require more energy to use, but her standard abilities are getting buffed to compensate. This should keep her overall power level balanced while changing how you play her. Jeff the Land Shark is also receiving partial adjustments for a fresh gameplay experience.
Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol: New Experimental Mode
Starting June 6th, you can try Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol, a limited-time mode where you build your own hero teams and boost their traits. Based on the video, it’s all about strategy and numbers, and the best part is, there’s no leaderboard stress, so you can just have fun playing how you want.
New Personalization Features
Season 2.5 introduces several quality-of-life improvements. You’ll see hero proficiency avatars on the match hero select wheel, making it easier to see which heroes your teammates are skilled with. Two new personalization systems are also launching: Mood and Emojis. These let you express yourself more during matches and add personality to your gameplay experience.
Shorter Seasons and Tournament Play in Marvel Rivals
Starting with Season 3, Marvel Rivals seasons will be shortened to two months each instead of the current longer format. The developers are preparing for this faster pace and promise that the new heroes they’re working on are worth the wait. In June, the Ignite Tournament Series will kick off its first stage of competition, bringing organized competitive play to Marvel Rivals.
So, that is all that NetEase revealed in Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 06. Season 2.5 fixes the fast-paced battles from before by slowing things down a bit and adding new team-up abilities for more strategy. With Ultron’s flying skills and nerfs to popular heroes, players will need to change their team plans. These updates keep Marvel Rivals balanced and fun for both casual and competitive players. See you in the new battlefield!
