Marvel Rivals is a celebration of lore, and the Stonethrower update, Season 2.5, coming May 30, 2025, showers the game with a wave of stunning new character skins that add visual appeal and deepen affinity for several iconic Marvel storylines. Thus Ultron joins the fray as a playable hero while fresh styles are bestowed upon favored characters. Here's a breakdown of the most anticipated skins and purchase routes.
Ultron X-Tron: A Mechanical Marvel
Ultron makes a wicked entry, and that metallic menace of a skin does wonders with bad vibes. An ominous color scheme of gold armor laced with black and red lends it a truly bleak ultramodern outlook. Pricing and availability have not yet been affirmed; however, with the update launch, it may well turn up in the in-game store, potentially as a premium purchase.
How to get: Get it at the store; pricing pending.
Yggroot for Groot: Nature Meets Rainbow Radiance
The transformation of Groot with the Yggroot skin presents him with a magical and majestic new visage: bright sky blue and white tones with splashes of bright rainbows, inspired by mythical realms. Being a Legendary-tier skin, it costs 2200 Units (about $22), making this one of the most luxurious store cosmetics of this update.
How to get: Buy from the store for 2200 Units.
Hawkeye Binary Arrow Skin: A Free Event Reward
Hawkeye fans have got to their great fortune-the Binary Arrow skin is up for grabs for free, courtesy of the Ultron Virus event. Well, it does not have a wild price attached to it like others, but its limited-time nature and thematic significance to the event make it a must-have.
How to get: Free during the Ultron Virus event.
Storm Ultimate Wind Rider Skin: Unlockable From the Premium Chest
The Storm Ultimate Wind Rider skin is a nice facelift of her character design that adds a new hairstyle and chic outfit. In the Premium Combat Chest for 690 Lattice (approximately $7), the bundle also carries the Tempest Scourge emote and Wind-Rider nameplate.
How to get: Open the Premium Combat Chest for 690 Lattice.
Scarlet Witch and Adam Warlock Immortal Skins
The Immortals add a stylish spin on Scarlet Witch and Adam Warlock. Scarlet Witch wears red and gold; Warlock, however, adorns himself in a monastic brown robe and a new hairstyle. Though no prices have been formally set, it's safe to say they're going to be selling on the market or through bundles.
How to get: Expected in store or bundle deals.
Namor Retro X Skin: Classic With Splashes of Gold
Namor's Retro X skin breathes life into the classic blue with yellow and gold suit. It is available as a bundle (1600 Units) or as a single purchase of 1400 Units, letting you purchase it in whichever way you prefer.
How to get: Buy individually or in a bundle from the store.
Future Foundation Skins: A Tribute to the Fantastic Four Era
The most lore-dense additions are perhaps the Future Foundation skins, adding sleek white-and-neon-blue outfits to:
- Mister Fantastic
- Invisible Woman
- The Thing
- Spider-Man
Drawing from the Future Foundation narrative—which started out following Johnny Storm's sacrifice, these skins dress its subjects in bold, sci-fi fashion. Mister Fantastic's skin is already in a Combat Chest, promising that others will release it sequentially.
How to get: Mister Fantastic's through Combat Chest; others due in staggered store releases.
Marvel Rivals' Season 2.5 patch isn't merely about looks—it's a celebration of Marvel history, from the futuristic reimaginings to the comic-perfect restyles. If you're an esports player or a lore enthusiast, these skins bring depth and style to your game. Be sure to log in frequently after May 30 to claim your favorites before they become the stuff of legend.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment