Marvel Teases Swimsuit Skins for Rivals in Summer Comic Special

Marvel is gearing up for a splash with its upcoming Swimsuit Special comic book release, and fans of NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals are in for a treat as the game is set to introduce its own lineup of swimsuit skins. A recent post on the Marvel website has teased the arrival of these much-anticipated cosmetics, hinting at a summer-themed extravaganza.

Set to hit the shelves on July 9, Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1 promises to give Earth's Mightiest Heroes a break from their world-saving duties. But the real excitement lies in the sneak peek at potential designs for Marvel Rivals, as revealed by the comic.

Marvel Swimsuit Special art. Image courtesy of Marvel.

"Roxxon Comics is at it again when they release their own UNAUTHORIZED SWIMSUIT SPECIAL," the description 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…’"

While Marvel remains tight-lipped about the specific launch date and the characters featured in the collection, the context suggests that summer-themed cosmetics are likely on the horizon. More details on the Marvel Swimsuit Special and its connection to Marvel Rivals are expected in the coming months.

Since its launch in December, Marvel Rivals has captivated multiplayer fans on PC and consoles with its competitive gameplay and extensive roster of characters. While some players focus on climbing the ranks, others eagerly await news on post-launch content, particularly the rumored swimsuit collection.

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Speculating on the release timeline for the swimsuit skins, we can look at recent updates. Marvel Rivals Season 2 introduced Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala, and with the season slated to end in about three months, it's reasonable to expect the new outfits to debut with Season 3 around July or August. This aligns with NetEase's planned schedule and allows fans to enjoy the summer-themed content before the season ends.

Season 3 will also bring changes to the game's seasonal structure, shortening the duration to about two months. This means players can look forward to a new hero every month. For more on Marvel Rivals, you can explore the April Fools' Day emote featuring Venom's twerking antics or dive into how NetEase made a Moon Knight meme canon.