Everything In Marvel Rivals Season 2 – Hellfire Gala

Marvel Rivals Season 2: Hellfire Gala officially launched on April 11, 2025. This new season brings themed content, limited-time rewards, and two major hero additions. Players who missed out on finishing the Galacta Battle Pass should know that it's now locked in the legacy vault. From now until May 9, it's all about Krakoa, glitz, and high-stakes PvP.

What Is the Hellfire Gala in Marvel Rivals?

Hellfire Gala is a crossover event based on the iconic Marvel Comics storyline. In the game, it brings a new Krakoa-themed map, fashion-forward skins, and event-specific challenges. The setting combines elegance and tension. It's not just about style, the island is threatened by chronal instability after a temporal storm, pushing the stakes higher.

You will see high society mutant celebrations layered with hidden agendas. Emma Frost leads the charge, and Doctor Doom is rumored to be an uninvited guest. The event perfectly blends Marvel lore with in-game competition.

New Heroes in Season 2

Season 2 adds only two new characters but sets the tone for future updates. Here's who joins the roster:

Emma Frost (Vanguard)

Emma Frost is the face of the Hellfire Gala event. As a Vanguard hero, she brings crowd control, survivability, and area denial. She fits well in frontline team fights and can temporarily become invulnerable in Diamond Form. Her ultimate ability, Psionic Seduction, stuns enemies caught in its range, making her perfect for aggressive team compositions.

Ultron (Strategist)

Ultron won’t be available at launch but is confirmed for Season 2.5. He uses drone-based support mechanics, focusing on battlefield control. His leaked kit includes deployable drones, healing fields, and potentially a lockdown mechanic. He adds tech-heavy synergy, perfect for players who enjoy micro-managing support units.

Blade, Daredevil, and Jean Grey were teased, but they won’t be part of this season.

New Map: Hellfire Gala - Krakoa

Season 2 introduces a stunning new competitive map based on Krakoa. It replaces Tokyo 2099 and Yggsgard Palace in the rotation. Krakoa's design blends natural beauty with futuristic set pieces. Objectives and map layout suit both aggressive and defensive playstyles. The new environment supports tight team fights while highlighting vertical movement options.

Arakko might be added in Season 2.5, though it's not yet confirmed.

Team-Up Ability Changes

Team-Up Abilities now include more specific pairings. Some combos were added, while others were removed or tweaked. Here's a breakdown:

New Combos

• Mental Projection: Emma Frost, Magneto, Psylocke
• Stars Aligned: Captain America, Winter Soldier
• Arcane Order: Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch

Changed

• Gamma Charge: Now includes Namor, no longer includes Doctor Strange
• Ammo Overload: Winter Soldier removed
• Dimensional Shortcut: Psylocke removed
• Chilling Charisma: Namor removed

Removed

• Voltaic Union: Thor, Storm, Captain America
• Metallic Chaos: Magneto and Scarlet Witch

Balance Updates and Hero Changes

A total of 25 heroes are seeing balance adjustments. Expect tweaks to cooldowns, damage scaling, and ability interactions. Psylocke and Magneto now feel more cohesive with Emma Frost added. The full patch notes highlight buffs to underperforming supports and minor nerfs to overused DPS characters.

Ranked Mode Reset and Competitive Changes

All competitive ranks have been reset. Each player dropped 9 divisions, meaning if you were Diamond 1, you now start in Silver 1. Here are the new rules:

• Pick/Ban phase starts from Gold 3
• Eternity+ players can only duo or solo queue
• Points now reflect individual performance more closely
• Minimum level to play ranked is now 15

These updates aim to improve matchmaking fairness and skill-based progression. With Marvel Rivals Season 2 implementing strict ranked resets and a new matchmaking formula, every player is starting lower than before. The most efficient way to return to your competitive tier is to buy Marvel Rivals Rank Boost from DamnModz. This service elevates your profile to the exact rank you choose, improving your in-game stats along the way. 

Post-reset queues are messy and unpredictable, with solo/duo queue restrictions now enforced at Eternity+. Skip the volatility, let pros handle your climb, and unlock rewards tied to ranked progression faster than the rest.

Battle Pass: Flower of Krakoa

The Hellfire Gala Battle Pass includes 10 premium skins and dozens of cosmetics. Two skins are free, while eight require the luxury pass. You'll need Chrono Tokens to unlock each page. 

Here are highlights:

Key Skins

• Spider-Man: Spider-Oni (Legendary)
• Psylocke: Retro X-Uniform
• Magik: Retro X-Uniform (Free)
• Squirrel Girl: Nut Rocker 
• Black Widow: Red Runway Veil 
• Luna Snow: Nolaehaneun Manyeo
• Bruce Banner: Joe Fixit
• Captain America: Star Spangled Style
• Iron Fist: Immortal Weapon of Agamotto
• Cloak & Dagger: Dance Partner

Limited-Time Hellfire Gala Missions

This event brings two mission tracks focused on Emma Frost and Wolverine. Complete lines of 3 missions for bonus rewards.

Emma Frost Missions

• Defeat 60 enemies
• Deal 10,000 and take 20,000 damage
• Stun 10 enemies with her ultimate
• Win 1 match on Krakoa
• Complete 5 matches
• View her lore

Rewards

• X Spray
• 100 Chrono Tokens
• Impending Doom gallery card
• 75 Units

Wolverine Missions

• Gain 800 Rage
• Heal 30,000 as a Strategist
• Enter Diamond Form 5 times (Emma Frost)
• Deal 10,000 damage as an X-Men
• Complete a Conquest match
• Take 40,000 damage
• Read Rising Pulse lore

Rewards

• X Spray
• 100 Chrono Tokens
• Uncanny X-Men gallery card
• 75 Units

To unlock the free Flora Maiden skin for Mantis, you must complete all 36 missions before May 9.

New Skins and Store Features

Aside from the Battle Pass, new skins include:

• Free Mantis skin from Cerebro Database
• Scarlet Witch Chaos Gown (earn by playing matches)
• Emma Frost and Star-Lord bundles
• New recolor options for older skins
• Gifting system for costumes and items (starts April 11)

Expect future events to follow this model, combining cosmetics, lore, and time-limited objectives.

Final Thoughts

Hellfire Gala is not just a seasonal update. It signals how Marvel Rivals wants to expand with narrative events, skin-driven progression, and refined ranked play. Emma Frost brings strong synergy with Magneto and Psylocke. Ultron will add complexity with drones in Season 2.5. If you want everything, the luxury pass is packed, but free players still have ways to earn cosmetics.

The seasonal content ends May 9. From skins and storylines to balance shifts and missions, this update offers both depth and rewards. Welcome to Krakoa. Just don't trust everyone at the party.