Summary
- Season 2’s theme in Marvel Rivals may be the Hellfire Club, with Dr. Doom 2099 and Emma Frost rumored to make an appearance.
- The Hellfire Club is a notable group in the X-Men lore, originating in the 18th century as an elite secret society.
- Take leaks with a grain of salt, as plans can change.
A recent Marvel Rivals leak suggests that Season 2’s theme will be focused on a beloved comic series from the franchise. Like other multiplayer shooters, Marvel Rivals follows a seasonal model that delivers new content periodically, in its case with content inspired by the franchise’s House of Ideas universe.
Marvel Rivals Season 0 was entitled “Doom’s Rise.” As the game’s debut season, its run was comparatively brief, starting on December 6, 2024, and ending on January 10, 2025. Its theme centered on the chaos caused by Doctor Doom’s temporal experiments, creating four new Chronoverses. The first Marvel Rivals season kicked off on January 10 and is entitled “Eternal Night Falls.” This time, the threat is Dracula, who plans to rule the world by plunging it into an eternal night.
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While Marvel Rivals’ second season has yet to begin, a leak suggests that its theme could be the Hellfire Club. Shared by Redditor MarbledJelly, the Hellfire Club banner was found in the game’s files, showing the distinctive icon with an “H” and a trident. The leaker notes that Doctor Doom 2099 will likely be attending the Hellfire Gala next season, speculating the likelihood of Emma Frost as one of Season 2’s roster additions. It’s also expected that Blade will debut in Marvel Rivals after the vampire slayer has been teased on several occasions.
Hellfire Club is One of the Most Famous Groups in the X-Men Lore
The Hellfire Club first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 (1963), but the group’s origins date back to the 18th century at the establishment of an elite secret society. Arriving in colonial America the following decades saw the transformation of the Hellfire Club into a global organization that, through power, wealth, and violence, influenced society and aimed to bend the world to its will. The group’s membership has evolved over the years, with one of the most notable members being the mutant Emma Frost.
As with any prospective leak, players should take this information with a grain of salt. Leaks may lack context or point to cut content, or development plans may shift. While gamers await more details about Season 2, the second half of Season 1 is underway and introduces the Human Torch and Thing to Marvel Rivals. With the addition of these characters, fans can now choose between any of all four members of The Fantastic Four to compete with. Another highlight of this update is the addition of the Convergence map, Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park.
Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
- Released
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December 6, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
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NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase Games