Marvel Rivals Season 2: Hellfire Gala Update Brings Ultron and Emma Frost to the Roster

Get ready to dive into the most stylish battlefield yet — Marvel Rivals is turning up the heat with its highly anticipated Season 2 update. Launching on April 11, 2025, the new season is themed around the iconic Hellfire Gala, straight out of X-Men lore, and introduces two powerful new heroes: Emma Frost and Ultron.

Hellfire Gala Theme and New Map

Inspired by the glitz and glamour of Marvel’s comic book Hellfire Gala, Season 2 transforms the game with a fresh Krakoa-themed domination map. Expect lush mutant landscapes and visually stunning design inspired by the opulent event. Characters like Wolverine, Magneto, and Doctor Doom show up in exclusive gala-themed outfits, adding a unique flair to your hero lineup.

New Heroes: Emma Frost and Ultron

Emma Frost – The Diamond-Strong Vanguard

Emma Frost makes her debut as a Vanguard-class hero. Known for her psychic powers and unbreakable diamond form, she’s expected to bring a defensive and tactical edge to team fights. While her full abilities haven’t been revealed yet, her arrival fits perfectly with the Hellfire theme, given her deep ties to the X-Men universe.

Ultron – The Drone-Wielding Strategist

Coming later in the Season 2.5 update (expected late May), Ultron joins the action as a Strategist-class villain. With an army of drones at his command, Ultron is designed to support teammates and disrupt enemy formations, adding more depth to team-based tactics.

New Team-Up Abilities

Season 2 expands the dynamic team-up mechanic with fresh combo attacks:

• Emma Frost + Magneto/Psylocke – Create deceptive clones to confuse enemies.
• Doctor Strange + Scarlet Witch – Unleash rapid-fire magic through teleporting portals.
• Captain America + Winter Soldier – Enable Bucky to leap into combat to assist allies.

Faster Seasons, More Heroes

Big changes are coming to Marvel Rivals’ update cycle. Starting with Season 3, seasons will now last two months instead of three, with one new hero launching each month. This will ramp up content delivery to 12 new characters annually, promising a more exciting and ever-evolving meta!