Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Patch adds Ultron and new team-ups ahead of official release on May 30
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is set to launch
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
update on May 30, bringing major changes to the popular team-based shooter. The highlight of the update is the arrival of Ultron as a playable hero, along with a new limited-time mode, balance tweaks, and a shakeup in team-up abilities.
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Ultron, known for his strategic mind and tech-based powers, joins the game as a flying support hero—the first of his kind in Marvel Rivals. He can heal allies, shoot energy beams, and fly freely across the map. His ultimate summons drones that attack enemies and heal teammates, potentially changing how support roles are played.
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update: Ultron's new capabilities unlocking
Here's a breakdown of all the powers Ultron brings to the battlefield in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5:
Encephalo-Ray (LMB): Fires a continuous beam of burning energy.
Imperative: Firewall (RMB): Deploys drones that provide bonus health to nearby allies, centered on Ultron and a selected teammate.
Imperative: Patch (E): Sends a large drone to follow a chosen ally, healing all nearby teammates with extra healing for the marked target.
Dynamic Flight (Left Shift): Launches Ultron in a chosen direction, entering full flight mode for aerial mobility.
Rage of Ultron (Ultimate - Q): Summons attack drones that deal damage to enemies and heal teammates using Encephalo-Rays.
Algorithm Correction (Passive): Allows slow descent by holding the jump key (Space).
Ultron's arrival not only adds a new layer to team strategy but also marks the introduction of the game's first flying support hero.
What's new in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update
Alongside Ultron's debut, a new game mode titled 'Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol' will go live on June 6. The mode allows players to customize hero traits and build lineups for more strategic, less chaotic combat.
The update also delivers major balance changes. Heroes like Storm, Squirrel Girl, and Doctor Strange are getting buffs, while others like Captain America, Groot, and Psylocke are being toned down. Team-up abilities are also getting a major overhaul, with six new combinations added and several fan-favorites removed.
New team pairings in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update
Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 update will reportedly bring new pairing, tweaking and removing the old ones. Here's a quick look at the dynamic new combos fans can try out in the latest patch:
Symbiote Shenanigans (Venom + Jeff the Land Shark): This duo links to allies and provides passive healing during battle.
Operation: Microchip (The Punisher + Black Widow): Teams up to give Black Widow a new piercing line-shot attack.
Chilling Assault (Luna Snow + Hawkeye): Hawkeye's arrows gain icy power that boosts damage from a distance and adds a stun effect.
Rocket Network (Peni Parker + Rocket Raccoon): Enhances deployables like Cyber Webs and Spider-Drones for stronger battlefield control.
Jeff-Nado (Storm + Jeff the Land Shark): Creates a water tornado that damages and even devours enemies caught in its path.
The game's developers also confirmed that team-ups like 'Cheering Charisma' and 'Symbiote Bond' are being removed, and Iron Man will no longer be part of the 'Gamma Charge' team-up.
Season 2.5 also brings reworks to characters like Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark, adjusting their abilities for new playstyles.
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The changes aim to keep matches fair and fresh, according to the game's developers.
More updates and video breakdowns are expected as the launch date approaches. For now, fans have a lot to look forward to with what many are calling Marvel Rivals' most ambitious update yet.
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