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Marvel Rivals Prepares for Season 2.5 with Ultron, Arakko Map, and Major Updates

The May 30 update introduces Ultron as a playable Strategist, a revamped Arakko map, significant balance changes, new Team-Up abilities, and experimental features.

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

  • Ultron joins Marvel Rivals as the first fully airborne Strategist, equipped with healing drones, energy beams, and flight capabilities.
  • The Arakko map, formerly Krakoa's sister island, has been transformed into a mechanical battleground by Ultron in the game’s evolving narrative.
  • Season 2.5 will implement a sweeping balance pass, nerfing Groot, Emma Frost, and Captain America, while buffing Magneto, Doctor Strange, and others.
  • The Team-Up system receives six new collaborative attacks, including the fan-favorite Jeff-Nado, while retiring four abilities to refine strategy options.
  • Experimental features like Ultron’s Battle Matrix mode, hero proficiency avatars, and mood and emoji personalization debut alongside signals of Battle Pass price changes.