Marvel Teases Swimsuit Skins for Rivals in Summer Comic Special

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

Details that hint at the potential arrival of long-awaited Marvel Rivals swimsuit cosmetics were shared in a recent post on the Marvel website. The post promises that Marvel will return to the fan-favorite series on July 9 with Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1. This edition will offer Earth's Mightiest Heroes a much-needed break from their world-saving duties, but more importantly, it teases a sneak peek at 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…'"

Unfortunately, Marvel doesn't provide much information about when these summer designs will launch or which characters will be included in the collection. It's also important to note that the post doesn't outright confirm that these skins will specifically be part of a swimsuit set, but given the special's theme, it would make sense to expect some summer cosmetics. We'll learn more about the Marvel Swimsuit Special in the coming months, so let's hope future news will shed more light on how it ties into Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals, launched in December, quickly became a popular distraction for multiplayer fans across PC and consoles. Its competitive nature and vast character pool have kept players engaged, strategizing new ways to climb the ranks. While many focus on improving their performance, others are eagerly awaiting NetEase's plans for post-launch support. The idea of a Marvel Rivals swimsuit collection has captured the attention of countless fans, and now, it seems their wishes will soon be fulfilled.

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Regarding the timing of the swimsuit skins' launch, we have a few clues to consider. Marvel Rivals Season 2 introduced Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala to the hero shooter experience just last week. With the season set to end in about three months, it's reasonable to guess that the new outfits will launch with Season 3, likely around July or August. This timing aligns well with NetEase's previously announced schedule and allows fans to enjoy the summer-themed skins just before the season ends.

Additionally, Season 3 will mark the beginning of NetEase's new post-launch plans. Instead of three-month seasons, Marvel Rivals fans can look forward to shorter seasons lasting about two months. This means at least one new playable hero will be introduced every month in the foreseeable future. For more on Marvel Rivals, you can read about the April Fools' Day emote that let Venom twerk, or click here to learn how NetEase made an infamous Moon Knight meme canon.