Spider-Man 2 Game Inspires New Marvel Rivals Skin

Marvel Rivals Announces the Release of the Advanced Suit 2.0

Marvel Rivals has thrilled fans with the announcement of a new skin inspired by the Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel's Spider-Man 2, set to launch on January 30. This exciting addition coincides with the PC debut of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a first-party PlayStation title developed by Insomniac Games. In addition to the Spider-Man skin, Marvel Rivals will also introduce new skins for Mantis and Doctor Strange on January 17, adding more variety to the game's cosmetic offerings.

In Marvel Rivals, Spider-Man plays the role of a Duelist, focusing on dealing maximum damage during matches. With a challenging five-star difficulty rating, mastering Spider-Man requires skill and practice. Players can utilize his web-zip and web-swing abilities to navigate the map swiftly, engaging and disengaging from combat with ease. Spider-Man's toolkit includes webbing enemies, pulling them close, and delivering powerful uppercuts for knockouts. The recent Midnight Features quests in Season 1 encourage players to take on the role of Spider-Man to earn exclusive rewards.

NetEase Games made the announcement on Twitter, revealing that the Advanced Suit 2.0 will be available as a legendary skin in Marvel Rivals. The news has sparked enthusiasm among gamers, particularly because Yuri Lowenthal, who voices Spider-Man in both games, lends his talent to this crossover. However, some fans are conflicted, weighing the allure of the Advanced Suit 2.0 against a rumored Lunar New Year Spider-Man skin that might soon be available in the game.

The Advanced Suit 2.0 retains the iconic red and blue color scheme, highlighted by the large white spider symbol that has become a hallmark of Insomniac Games' Spider-Man. While excitement for this new cosmetic is high, concerns about its cost have surfaced. Legendary skin bundles in Marvel Rivals typically cost 2,200 Units, but the legendary MCU skins for Spider-Man and Iron Man are priced at 2,600 Units, suggesting that the Advanced Suit 2.0 might also come with a premium price tag.

For those eager to acquire Units quickly, completing the Heroic Journey achievements in Marvel Rivals is a smart strategy. These challenges reward players with up to 1,500 Units and skins for Storm and Star-Lord. Units, along with Lattice, can be used to purchase any skins available in the game's shop. With a lineup of exciting cosmetics on the horizon, fans are eagerly anticipating what NetEase Games will unveil next.