Can you believe that Marvel Rivals is getting a little weird now-more than it already does? Let us cut to the chase: NetEase announced the all-new skins, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness skin and Peni Parker Yatsukahagi, which will launch on April 18. The devs even joked about getting late since they were busy playing games-relatable.
The tweet was paired along with a promo image that was killin’ it. It not only teased the skins but also added some self-aware humor to the ca-pow caption: “sorry im late i was playing games.” Classic. No replies yet, but you know that when this news reaches the Marvel Rivals community, all hell will break loose.
So what’s in store with the skins? The outfit of Doctor Strange is bashed straight from chaotic, cloak-swirling madness from the film of the MCU-glowing eyes, runes with intricate designs, and the cape that is actually alive. Meanwhile, Peni Parker Yatsukahagi is a very deep cut homage to her mech-suit anime-ish vibes from the Spider-Verse lore. Get this drop if you basically want flashy skins with a ton of lore behind them.
In case you’re wondering why this is significant, all this just feeds the hype rolling on for a game that NetEase is heralding-hero shooter blending Overwatch-y gameplay with a never-ending lineup of fan favorites-a canvas on which these skins will find existence. Basically-a flex.
No word on whether the skins would come in a battle pass, be sold in a shop, or be acquired during events, but April 18 is fast approaching, and leaks and datamines are probably in the picture. Pro tip: Check out the usual suspect accounts ahead of time to catch any previews.
Of course, if all these announcements are made only after a long delay, then just imagine what else the mysterious devs might be hiding… Multiverse variants? Closeted characters? The possibilities are endless, just like an infinite reverse of Strange’s anti-grimoire.
So, mark your calendars, stretch that bank account cause later on your Twitter timeline comes the avalanche of TAKE MY MONEY when these skins drop. Not that it’s a marvel; usually, they’re just busy gaming, of course.
