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Fans ofMarvel Rivalshave been given their first look at the Lingering Imprint costume for Venom, which is scheduled to release on March 6 at 6 PM PST.Marvel Rivalsis currently in the middle of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, though many fans are already discussing what they might see in Season 2 of the popular hero shooter. Recent leaks seem to have teased that Blade and Emma Frost could be introduced as playable characters, though that hasn’t been confirmed.
Players will soon be able to claim afree skin for Black Widow inMarvel Rivalsby participating in Galacta’s Cosmic Adventure, which is launching alongside the new Clone Rumble game mode on March 7. The special event seems to have the appearance of a traditional board game, with players rolling dice to advance through spaces and collect rewards. From what can be seen, gamers will be able to claim Units, emotes, nameplates, and more. Finally, fans will be able to earn the new costume for Black Widow, which gives the hero a Western gunslinger makeover. Before that, players will have the opportunity to purchase even more new skins in the game’s shop.
In a recent post on Twitter, NetEase Games revealed a first look at gameplay of the new Lingering Imprint outfit forVenom inMarvel Rivalsreleasing on March 6 at 6 PM PST. The costume makes the large hero even bulkier, trading his usually smooth costume for jagged edges that look more like stones and spikes. Portions of his body, like his eyes, also have a yellow glow, which is different from any of the hero’s other skins. However, many fans may be happy to see that he still has his signature white spider on his chest and back. While the skin seems to take inspiration from the Agent Venom costume, it isn’t a direct translation from the comics.
Marvel Rivals’ New ‘Lingering Imprint’ Skin for Venom Releases on March 6
The cosmetic bundle for the Lingering Imprint skin also contains an emote of Venom writhing in pain from sonic waves, one of the character’s famous weaknesses. In addition to the emote, players who choose to purchase the bundle will receive a spray and MVP screen. The developers also revealed gameplay of theTwilight Duo skin for Cloak and Dagger inMarvel Rivals, which features a dapper aesthetic based on fashion from Sicily.
Additionally, NetEase Games recently released punk-themed skins for Magik andHulk inMarvel Rivals. Magik’s Punkchild skin shows her wearing her long white hair in pigtails with bangs covering her eyes. She’s also sporting thick black boots and fishnets that go up to her knees, punctuated by a short black and purple skirt. Meanwhile, Hulk has been given a big makeover that features numerous tattoos and a green mohawk. His Monster Hulk form is even larger than normal and has thick black spikes protruding from his body. With so many new cosmetics to enjoy, many fans are looking forward to seeing whatMarvel Rivalscome up with next.
