Marvel Rivals Season 2 Brings the Hellfire Gala, Emma Frost, and Ultron

Marvel Rivals Season 2 Brings the Hellfire Gala, Emma Frost, and Ultron

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down all the big news from the newly announced Marvel Rivals Season 2 update, arriving April 11! This time, we're headed to Krakoa for the Hellfire Gala, with Emma Frost finally joining the roster. Plus, Ultron is on the way in Season 2.5, and fans are buzzing about who’s missing—yes, we’re looking at you, Blade.

We also unpack exciting new team-up abilities, like Scarlet Witch’s new synergy with Doctor Strange and Morales replacing Doctor Strange in the Hulk/Iron Man team-up. And the game’s update cycle is speeding up: new seasons every two months and a new hero every month going forward!

00:00 – Season 2 kicks off April 11: Emma Frost joins the fight
00:10 – Ultron confirmed for Season 2.5
00:15 – Blade still not in the game—NetEase trolls fans
00:20 – New modes, skins, and team-up abilities revealed
00:27 – Scarlet Witch loses Magneto, gains Doctor Strange as a partner
00:33 – Strange empowers Scarlet Witch with new portal effect
00:42 – Morales joins Hulk/Iron Man combo, adds gamma-powered octopus
00:50 – Seasonal model: New hero every month, season every two
00:55 – Hopes, hype, and heading into Krakoa!

  • Emma Frost will be a playable character in Season 2.

  • Ultron will likely join the roster in Season 2.5.

  • Blade’s absence continues to stir fan frustration—despite being teased.

  • New team-up abilities are shaking up strategies:

    • Scarlet Witch now works with Doctor Strange.

    • Morales replaces Strange in the Hulk/Iron Man team-up.

  • New content cadence: Season every 2 months, hero every month.

"I love Morales, y’all, and I’ve been keeping a keen eye on all these leaks. I’m happy to see some of these come true."

"Scarlet Witch is going to be losing her team-up with Magneto, but she’s getting a new team-up with Doctor Strange that actually empowers her."

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