The first ever peek at the Hellfire Protocol skin of Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals was gifted to us by NetEase, and the players seem to have gone gaga over the new beautification. We got to see her select intro and a super-cool emote from the reveal, along with some more fresh gameplay footage demonstrating her telepathic prowess. This is yet another chapter in the superhero team-based shooter that has been truly stirring up much excitement since its announcement.
So, what exactly are we looking at here? This Hellfire Protocol outfit provides White Queen Emma Frost with a totally mind-blowing makeover. Her usual prevalence of white and black is taken and then… well, interestingly so. The most divisive aspect of this so-called design is the transparent coat tails. Some in the community say it is unnecessary, while others say it has grown on them.
The social media reactions are so split. One player even went directly at it, “Their Emma is allergic to serving it seems”- fairly harsh. Then there is Devante saying,”That emote is godlike though ðŸ˜,” though it’s not all bad. It was humanity, split right in half: some think the skin is fire, while others wanted a cape, instead of ‘that FUCKASS tailcoat,’ as one user put it.
Uh, what was I saying? Oh yes, the gameplay footage of the “Looking ICE COLDDD” Emma Frost is coming through with praise on the positive end of the spectrum from one player, SenzuGod. The emote clearly hit the right spot for some.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese-speaking crowd was also discussing the skin: “Eu gostei tbm, tava falando com uma amiga, a skin ficaria linda se fosse branca.” The translation reads, “I liked it too, I was talking with a friend, the skin would be beautiful if it were white.” So, creative differences rage among the player base with regards to color schemes and designs.
Of course, right when one character is announced, then everyone starts begging for their favorites. One player immediately jumps in with “Daredevil gameplay when,” and that’s just the way these things are expected to go. In response, another one cries: “Sweet, now show the new Mr. Fantastic skin” because clearly, after all these others, everyone wants to see their skin reveals.
Perhaps the weirdest comment of all: “@msscottytv @RivalsLeaks approaching 60 btw”- so… what does that even mean? Is there someone hitting sixty? Is the game approaching sixty characters? Whatever it means, it’s there.
Character reveals are definitely the lifeblood of Marvel Rivals. The game is shaping up to be a real contender for the hero shooter crown, and these skin drops keep with the conversation while the major updates take their time. Even players who are not sold on every design choice are still talking about what they’d rather see changed or improved.
Then, the transparency of the coat tail topic hits the wall uncontestably: multiple players came out describing it as “insane” or “unnecessary”. Then again, there are those who say it’s growing on them or that the battle pass version is actually good. On and on go the discussions- the kind that makes live service games absolutely intriguing to watch being constructed. The developers get instant feedback and get to adjust future designs of what resonates with the community.
Anything new is good news, which is why a nice thaw towards Emma Frost is fully expected. The Hellfire Protocol theme is just perfect for her character in light of the comic history concerning the Hellfire Club. So, even if not every single player gets sold on the actual execution of the additional skin options, there’s a huge plus in keeping the players engaged.
Marvel Rivals is not slowing down with these mysterious character reveal skin drops. As we are waiting on news regarding the whereabouts of Daredevil, Mr. Fantastic, and who else might be jumping into the current roster, there are these trivialities keeping the points interesting. Love the see-through coat or hate it, you are probably going to watch that gameplay cut and might even cheese the skin if you are in for the look-action. The PlayStation and Xbox communities are both watching these developments closely.
