Marvel Teases Swimsuit Skins for Rivals in Summer Comic Special

Marvel is gearing up for a splash with its latest Swimsuit Special comic book release, and it looks like NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals is diving into the summer vibe with its own set of swimsuit skins.

A recent post on the Marvel website spilled the beans about what could lead to the much-anticipated arrival of Marvel Rivals swimsuit cosmetics. The post teases that Marvel will relaunch the beloved series on July 9 with Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes, and Rivals #1. This issue promises to give Earth’s Mightiest Heroes a well-deserved break from their world-saving duties, but more intriguingly, it hints at 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 keeps the details under wraps regarding the launch date of these summer designs and which characters will be featured in the collection. The post does not confirm that these skins will be part of a specific swimsuit set, but given the special's theme, it's reasonable to expect some summer-themed cosmetics. We'll keep an eye out for more updates on the Marvel Swimsuit Special in the coming months, hoping for further details on its connection to Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals hit the scene in December and quickly became a favorite among multiplayer gaming enthusiasts on PC and consoles. Its competitive edge and extensive roster of characters have players strategizing to climb the ranks. While many focus on enhancing their gameplay, others are eagerly awaiting NetEase's plans for post-launch content. The prospect of a Marvel Rivals swimsuit collection has captured fans' imaginations, and now, it seems their wishes might soon be fulfilled.

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When it comes to predicting the launch timing of these swimsuits, we can glean some clues. Marvel Rivals Season 2, which introduced Emma Frost and the Hellfire Gala, just wrapped up last week. With the season slated to end in roughly three months, we can anticipate that the new swimsuits will likely debut with Season 3 around July or August. This timing aligns well with NetEase's previously announced schedule and allows fans to enjoy the summer-themed outfits before the season ends.

Alongside Season 3, NetEase is rolling out new post-launch plans. Instead of the usual three-month seasons, Marvel Rivals will now feature shorter two-month seasons. This means fans can expect at least one new playable hero every month moving forward. For more on Marvel Rivals, check out the April Fools' Day emote that let Venom twerk. You can also click here to learn how NetEase made an infamous Moon Knight meme canon.