Some crazy skins have hit the game, and the fans have gone berserk! The update brought in the Polarity Soldier costume for Winter Soldier and the Polarity Bond costume for Cloak & Dagger, truly infused with that dark fiery energy that every Marvel fan ADORES! Going 14:00 on August 14, but really- the hype is real.
Now, let’s touch down into the designs first: Winter Soldier is riding that “Hawkeye vibe” now; some gamers have even dubbed it “Beaky Barnes” for that sharp, birdlike helmet. Not everyone was sold on it. One player said, “The beak on Winter Soldier looks terrible,” while another said jokingly, “Got Winter Soldier looking like Hawkeye.” Fashion is subjective, after all, right? And Cloak and Dagger skins are winning all-around acclaim. “Cloak and dagger have some of the best skins in this entire game,” said a fan in a tweet. Honestly? They’re not wrong. Blue and burnt orange are just chef’s kiss.
Next, we’re beyond looks. Players are curious to know if these skins come with new effects or updated gun sounds. “Praying that Bucky skin is legendary with new gun sounds,” said a hopeful gamer. Another one chimed in: Will we see more accessories or VFX ultimates in the shop? No confirmations yet from the devs, but the chat in the game won’t seem to die down.
Conversely, still, the unpleased ones are there. They are giving a few looks because of the lack of skins for other cast members. “Where is the human torch skin?” another questioned, followed by one saying, “Can we finally get the Johnny Storm skin?” Someone else sulked about their favorites while hitting the floor. “Penny and Hulk are worse off,” started a debate about which heroes should get skins next.
How about gameplay? Others are sniveling their ranked-mode woes because of this. “Add stacks back to comp. Team game should be played with a team,” one read, then another talked about matchmaking: “I’ve played a lot of shooter games and none of them gave me such big win streaks followed by big loss streaks so consistently.” Oof. Probably means somebody really had a terrible night in ranked.
Still, despite the mixed opinions, there is one thing to talk about, and it just might be that Marvel Rivals has for decades been renowned for keeping players hooked. These skins are a huge deal, whether you are here for fashion, game mode, or just the sheer madness that is the Marvel universe. Well, let me tell you, some of you will clean out the market for these anyway. “I NEED THAT SKIN FOR CLOAK AND DAGGER,” one player cried into the void, and trust me, we feel the same.
Mark your calendar for August 14. Something is up in this update for everyone, whether you are Team Winter Soldier or Team Cloak & Dagger. And who knows, maybe this is the starting point of further updates being pushed in. After all, the game is getting hotter—literally—with all the abyssal fire and golden energy. 🔥
