Just as the first season of the new hero-based team shooter Marvel Rivals wrapped up, the start date for the next competitive chapter has been announced. Developer NetEase Games has prepared a wealth of new content, reworked classic characters, and added several new heroes.
Release date, new characters, tournament format
The second season of Invitational-2025 kicks off on April 11. Team rosters haven’t been revealed yet. Matches will be played in a 6v6 PvP format, allowing each character’s skills to shine in synergy.
According to organizers, this setup ensures maximum team coordination. The destructible environment lets players shape the battlefield and play to their unique styles. Characters expected in Season 2 include:
- Blade – the legendary vampire hunter;
- Emma Frost, capable of absorbing heavy damage and shielding teammates;
- Jean Grey, a psychic duelist who transforms into the powerful Phoenix;
- Cyclops, firing high-energy optic blasts.
Other possible additions include Jia Jing, Professor X, Nightcrawler, and more — not officially confirmed, but hinted at via concept art and visual assets.
Maps in Marvel’s Rivals Season 2
Battles for a prize pool of around $100,000 USD will take place across:
- Central Park with a Dark Fortress twist;
- the surreal Hall of Julia;
- Symbiote Surface;
- and other returning or newly introduced arenas.
The new season also features a team called Hellfire Club. Competitive players can expect balance adjustments, interface tweaks, and fresh cosmetic updates.
