Overview

• At the Mid-Season Ignite event in China, Creative Director Guangyun “Guangguang” Chen rejected the “gooner game” label and said the revealing summer skins draw directly from classic comic art and seasonal fashion.
• Critics have flagged the ESRB’s Teen rating, warning that hyper-sexualized outfits like the Psylocke summer variant are inappropriate for younger players.
• Online discussions on TikTok and Reddit have reignited debates over Marvel Rivals’ cosmetic focus, prompting gaming outlets to document player discomfort and commentary.
• Supporters argue that the skins are faithful to source material and broadly popular, but the community remains split over alleged unequal sexualization of female versus male characters.
• NetEase Games has not announced any adjustments to the cosmetics policy or age-gate measures despite sustained coverage by ComicBook.com, The Escapist and Dexerto.