You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Marvel Rivals Season 2 is finally out, enticing players with its stunning Hellfire Gala theme and a new wave of content that is changing the hero shooter battlefield once more. The season, which premiered on April 11, 2025, transports players to the mutant haven of Krakoa, a new Domination map. Emma Frost’s arrival as a Vanguard hero has already changed the meta, with her telepathic abilities and diamond-hard resilience fueling player conversations about team compositions and strategies. Fans are getting into the revised Battle Pass and competitive improvements, emphasizing slick new skins and modified Team-Up abilities that make fights unpredictable. The excitement, however, is not only about what is out but also about what is to come. Ultron, the legendary AI villain, dominates Season 2’s mid-season update. As players conquer Emma Frost and uncover Krakoa’s secrets, excitement for Ultron’s arrival increases. Here’s what we know about his release date. When does Ultron come out in Marvel Rivals? According to leaks and speculation, Ultron will be released in Marvel Rivals on May 30, 2025, in the Season 2.5 update as a playable hero. While no official release date has been announced by NetEase, conjecture based on the game’s update patterns suggests a late May 2025 launch, about six to seven weeks after Season 2 begins on April 11. Ultron will release in Season 2 mid-season update. Image by VideoGamer. Ultron is leaked to enter as a Strategist, marking the first time his role has flight capabilities. According to leaked abilities, he will use drones for both healing and damage, with talents such as Encephalo-Ray for energy beams, Imperative: Patch for ally healing, and Rage of Ultron, a dynamic ultimate that summons drones to attack enemies and aid allies. Beyond Ultron, Season 2.5 features Arakko, a new Convoy map based on Marvel’s mutant heritage. Set on Mars, Arakko’s bright look and distinct layout are supposed to provide players with new tactical chances, complementing Season 2’s Krakoa map. The update will most likely contain balance changes for characters such as Adam Warlock and Loki, as well as improvements to Strategist survivability in order to improve competitive play. New Team-Up skills and potential Hellfire Gala-themed cosmetics may also be released, adding to the season’s flair. Marvel Rivals Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter Related Topics Marvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share