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Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Brings Ultron, New Map, and Major Updates

Launching May 30, the update introduces Ultron as a playable Strategist, the Arakko map, balance adjustments, new team-ups, and personalization features.

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The upcoming Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals introduces Ultron on May 30, accompanied by a new map.

Overview

  • Ultron debuts as a playable Strategist hero with healing and damage abilities, including drone summoning and flight, marking the first airborne Strategist in the game.
  • The new map, Arakko, transformed by Ultron into a mechanical stronghold, expands the game's lore and offers a fresh battleground for players.
  • Balance changes include nerfs to Groot, Emma Frost, Captain America, and others, while Magneto, Doctor Strange, and Storm receive buffs to shake up the competitive meta.
  • Six new team-up abilities, including the popular 'Jeff-Nado,' are introduced, while four existing team-ups are retired as part of the system overhaul.
  • Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol, a limited-time experimental mode launching June 6, allows players to create custom hero lineups in a tactical solo experience.