NetEase has announced Summer Special Volume 2 for Marvel Rivals, bringing beach-themed skins to five heroes starting September 18th. The Punisher, Invisible Woman, Mantis, Human Torch, and The Thing will all get tropical makeovers in this second wave of summer content.
This marks the follow-up to July's successful Summer Party event, which introduced five beach skins and ran for nearly a month. The developers haven't revealed pricing or unlock methods for the new skins yet.
September Launch Date Confirmed
Summer Special Volume 2 goes live on September 18th, 2025. The timing extends Marvel Rivals' summer theme well past the traditional season, coming about two months after the original summer event wrapped up.
NetEase hasn't specified how long the event will run or what time it launches. More details should surface as the date approaches.
Five Heroes Getting Beach Makeovers
The new skin collection targets a mix of popular characters across different roles:
The Punisher trades his tactical gear for summer wear in what could be an interesting visual contrast to his serious persona.
Invisible Woman joins the Fantastic Four representation with a beach-inspired design.
Mantis gets tropical treatment that should complement her nature-based abilities.
Human Torch receives summer styling that'll play alongside his fire powers.
The Thing rounds out the collection, building on his previous summer skin from the July event.
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Unlock Methods Still Unknown
NetEase's announcement focused on which heroes get skins but skipped the important details about how players will actually get them. No pricing, no unlock requirements, no store vs. event info.
The first summer event mixed direct purchases with battle pass rewards, so expect something similar. Some skins cost 1,600-2,200 Units in the store while others required premium pass progression.
July's Summer Event Breakdown
The original Summer Party event ran for almost a month and introduced five skins through different methods:
Store Purchases
- Breezy Butterfly Psylocke (2,200 Units)
- Robe of Relaxation Loki (1,600 Units)
Free Event Pass
- Worthy Waves Thor (Level 14 unlock)
Premium Pass
- Cool Summer Luna Snow (Level 21)
- Sunshine The Thing (Level 1)
The event used a standard battle pass system where match completion earned XP toward tier unlocks. Players could grab Thor's skin without spending anything, while the premium content required buying the pass.
Will Any New Skins Be Free?
Nobody knows yet. The July event gave away Thor's skin for free at Level 14, setting some precedent for no-cost rewards. Most Marvel Rivals events include at least one freebie to keep all players engaged.
The developers could easily make one of the five new skins available through free progression. They could also go full premium and charge for everything. We'll have to wait for official details.
What Players Should Expect
Based on the July event structure, expect a mix of direct store sales and battle pass unlocks. The premium tier will likely house the most popular skins while free players get one solid option.
Currency-wise, store skins previously ranged from 1,600-2,200 Units. Players interested in multiple skins should probably save up, though exact pricing remains unknown.
The battle pass approach means regular play sessions throughout the event period. Missing too many days could lock players out of progression-based rewards.
Key Questions Still Unanswered
Several critical details need clarification before September 18th:
- Individual skin pricing and premium pass cost
- Event duration and exact launch time
- Which skins go in the store vs. battle pass tiers
- Free vs. premium content split
- Specific unlock requirements for each skin
NetEase will likely drop more info as the launch approaches. The company tends to reveal event details about a week before going live.
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Looking Ahead
Summer Special Volume 2 continues Marvel Rivals' seasonal content strategy, keeping cosmetic options fresh throughout the year. Five new beach skins should give players plenty of visual variety, especially with the diverse character selection.
The September timing also suggests NetEase might extend seasonal themes beyond their traditional windows. Fall and winter events could follow similar patterns.
Players have until September 18th to save currency and plan their skin purchases. More details should emerge soon as the event launch approaches.
