Marvel Rivals season 2.5 early patch notes: Ultron, hero buffs and nerfs, more

NetEase Games has released a 13-minute Dev Vision Vol. 06 on their official X account, revealing the majority of the details for Marvel Rivals season 2.5 patch notes.

In the video, they have mentioned that Ultron is the new Strategist to be added to the roster, along with a bunch of buffs and nerfs for several heroes. With the upcoming update, we will also get to see certain Team-up Abilities removed to make space for some new ones.

When does Marvel Rivals season 2.5 release?

Marvel Rivals season 2.5 will be released on May 30, 2025, on all platforms. Let’s now take a look at all the additions and changes coming with it.

Marvel Rivals season 2.5 early patch notes

Ultron (new Strategist hero)

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Ultron is the new Strategist joining the game with the mid-season update. He can fly (which means you will have new ways of aerial lineups), summon drones, and use devastating energy beams to both deal damage and heal allies.

Arakko (new map)

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Arakko is the new map in season 2.5.

All hero buffs in Marvel Rivals season 2.5

As per the Dev Vision Vol. 06, these heroes will be buffed in Marvel Rivals season 2.5:

• Vanguard
  • Dr. Strange
  • Magneto
• Duelist
  • Punisher
  • Squirrel Girl
  • Storm
• Strategist
  • Jeff the Land Shark
  • Luna Snow

All hero nerfs

The following Heroes will be nerfed in the mid-season update:

• Vanguard
  • Captain America
  • Emma Frost
  • Groot
• Duelist
  • Human Torch
  • Iron Fist
  • Psylocke
• Strategist
  • Luna Snow (ultimate charge)

NetEase Games has yet to reveal the exact information and values for all the buffs and nerfs above. We will get to know more as the release date nears.

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New Team-Up Abilities

• Ice Arrow
  • Luna Snow and Hawkeye
    • Hawkeye gets an ice arrow that can penetrate through cover.
• Jeff-nado
  • Storm and Jeff the Land Shark
    • Storm and Jeff’s ultimate abilities combine to deal damage over time, devour enemies, and then launch them.
• Microchip
  • The Punisher and Black Widow
    • Black Widow’s rifle can pierce enemies.
• Rocket Network
  • Rocket Raccoon and Peni Parker
    • An additional spider nest for Peni that can be placed alongside her normal one. Rocket’s B.R.B. spawns cyber webs and mines.
• Stark Protocol
  • Iron Man and Ultron
    • Ultron gets a Uni-Beam laser that penetrates to deal damage to enemies and heal allies.
• Symbiote Shenanigans
  • Venom and Jeff the Land Shark
    • Jeff will get symbiote tendrils that can heal nearby allies.

Removed Team-Up Abilities

• Allied Agents
  • Hawkeye and Black Widow
• Ammo Overload
  • Rocket Raccoon and The Punisher
• Chilling Charisma
  • Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark
• Symbiote Bond
  • Venom, Spider-Man, and Peni Parker

Changed Team-Up Abilities

• Gamma Charge
  • Iron Man removed

We will update this article with more information as soon as they surface online.

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