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Marvel Rivalssurprised fans by announcing that it will release a skin based on the Advanced Suit 2.0 fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on January 30. WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is a first-party PlayStation title developed by Insomniac Games, it will be making its debut on PC on the same day as the skin.Marvel Rivalswill also be releasing new skins for Mantis and Doctor Strange on January 17.
Spider-Man is a Duelist inMarvel Rivals, which means his primary goal is to dish out as much damage as possible during a match. He also has a difficulty rating of five stars, which means he’s one of the most difficult characters to learn and master. As Spider-Man, players can web-zip and web-swing around the map, using the hero’s superior mobility to get in and out of fights quickly. Spider-Man has the ability to web enemies, pull them to him, or land devastating uppercuts to secure a KO. One of the recentMidnight Features quests for Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalstasks gamers with playing Spider-Man to earn rewards.
In a surprise statement on Twitter, NetEase Games announced that the Advanced Suit 2.0 fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2will be coming to the popular hero shooter on January 30 as a legendary skin. Many gamers were immediately enthusiastic about the reveal, especially since Yuri Lowenthal voices Spider-Man in both games. However, some fans have expressed being torn between the Advanced Suit 2.0 skin and the leakedLunar New Year Spider-Man skin possibly coming toMarvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Announces the Release of the Advanced Suit 2.0
The Advanced Suit 2.0 features the classic red and blue color scheme, but it’s punctuated by the large iconic white spider symbol that has become synonymous with Insomniac Games' version of the superhero. While many players are excited to get their hands on the new cosmetic, some are worried it might carry the same hefty price tag asMCU skins inMarvel Rivals. For reference, many legendary skin bundles cost 2,200 Units, but the legendary MCU versions of Spider-Man and Iron Man are priced at 2,600 Units.
Fans looking toacquire Units quickly inMarvel Rivalsmay want to consider completing the game’s Heroic Journey achievements. As players complete more and more of these challenges, they can earn up to 1,500 hundred Units and skins for both Storm and Star-Lord. Players can use these Units along with Lattice to buy any and all skins within the game’s shop. With so many fun cosmetics on the horizon, many fans are looking forward to seeing what NetEase Games comes up with next.
