Marvel Rivals is stirring up excitement yet again. This time, the buzz is thanks to a sneak peek from a well-known Marvel Rivals leaker, hinting at an incoming Lunar New Year skin for Mantis. Since its release in December, the game has been on a roll, adding new cosmetics to its hero shooter lineup. During the Winter Celebration event, players enjoyed four holiday-themed bundles, and it looks like Moon Knight and Squirrel Girl will soon be joining the roster with their own skins launching on January 3.
In the Marvel Rivals universe, Mantis stands out as a Strategist, primarily focused on supporting her team. Her ability to consistently heal and boost team members is invaluable, providing a steady, continuous stream of support rather than dramatic bursts of healing. Her maneuverability is unparalleled, as her ultimate ability lets her zip across the battlefield, healing anyone nearby with her aura. Beyond healing, she packs a punch by boosting allies’ damage during combat and can even incapacitate enemies by putting them to sleep. However, it seems many players have already figured out strategies to counter her stun ability in the game.
Just the other day, RivalsInfo took to Twitter and unveiled some gameplay footage showcasing this new skin for Mantis. According to them, the skin is themed around the Lunar New Year. In the video, Mantis is seen donning a jade outfit adorned with gold and a striking dragon head on her shoulder, paired with a new edgy spiky hairdo. In another exciting twist, RivalsInfo teased that Spider-Man is also getting a Lunar New Year makeover in Marvel Rivals.
But that’s not all RivalsInfo had up their sleeve. They’ve also been revealing a range of upcoming skins for other fan-favorites like Scarlet Witch, Magik, Doctor Strange, Hulk, and more. Known for bundling these fresh looks with other cosmetics, it’s likely players will see them pop up in the in-game shop. There’s even a chance they might appear in a future battle pass or feature as event rewards. The exact timing of these releases is still up in the air, so fans will need to keep an ear to the ground for more announcements.
Meanwhile, leakers are hard at work, trawling through the game files in search of what’s next. Among their finds is a new Capture the Flag game mode, which has players buzzing with anticipation. Season 1 is just around the corner, and with so much on the docket, the future of Marvel Rivals looks bright, adding to the thrill for fans of the hero shooter scene.
