Emma Frost and Ultron to join Marvel's heroic shooter Rivals in Season 2: launching on 11 April

In the second season of Marvel Rivals, which starts on 11 April 2025, Emma Frost and Ultron join the cast of characters. The events of the season take place on the island of Krakoa during the luxurious Hellfire Gala, which is interrupted by an attack by Ultron's robot army.

Here's What We Know

Hellfire Gala is an annual event in Marvel comics where mutants showcase their culture and fashion. In Marvel Rivals, this event becomes the central arena for the new season. Emma Frost, known for her telepathic powers and diamond shape, is the hostess of the gala. Ultron, the classic villain of the Marvel universe, appears with an army of robots, announcing: "Humans and mutants will be destroyed".

The season trailer also shows new costumes for characters such as Storm, Magneto, and Cloak and Dagger, designed in a haute couture style that matches the gala theme. Emma Frost is expected to be available from the beginning of the season, and Ultron will join in the middle of the season. Players can look forward to new maps, modes, and other updates that will make the gameplay even more exciting.

Source: Marvel Rivals