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, the Hellfire Gala, premiered on April 11, 2025, transforming the mutant island of Krakoa into a thriving battleground. Beginning with the psychic Vanguard Emma Frost, the season has already pleased fans with a new map, team-up abilities, and a Battle Pass packed with mutant-inspired cosmetics. NetEase Games is keeping the pace going, promising a mid-season update, Season 2.5, featuring one of Marvel’s most notorious villains: Ultron. The AI threat, who has been teased as the season’s key opponent, is set to shake up the lineup with his distinctive playstyle. Following a successful Season 1 that introduced the Fantastic Four, Season 2 continues to extend the 6v6 hero shooter’s dynamic gameplay, with NetEase announcing shorter two-month seasons beginning with Season 3, ensuring a new hero every month. Although Ultron’s arrival has been a hot topic since datamined leaks emerged in December 2024, hinting at his unexpected role. Fans have speculated wildly about his abilities, fuelled by his cinematic appearance in the Hellfire Gala trailer, in which he threatens to usher in the “Age of Ultron.” A fresh teaser in NetEase’s most recent Art Vision video has provided the clearest look yet at Ultron’s design, confirming long-held speculation regarding his role. Marvel Rivals’ latest Art Dev video confirms Ultron will be a Strategist in Season 2.5 NetEase’s new Art Vision video for Marvel Rivals has sparked excitement among fans, revealing the look of Ultron, who is now confirmed as a Strategist, as seen on the hero select screen, which corresponds to rumors from as early as December 2024. Ultron is confirmed to be a Strategist in Season 2.5. Image by VideoGamer. This reveal, made during a UI design section, cements Ultron’s place as a support character, a surprise shift for the intimidating robot known for his destructive aspirations in the MCU film Avengers: Age of Ultron. The clip, albeit brief, featured his sleek, black-armored design with a bright orange core, merging his cinematic terror with Marvel Rivals’ vibrant art style. Fans are excited about how Ultron’s Strategist role will alter team dynamics in the 6v6 hero shooter. According to leaked abilities, Ultron is a hybrid support with offensive flair. His Encephalo-Ray deals damage with a scorching energy beam, whereas Imperative: Patch summons a drone to heal teammates in a radius, with an additional heal for a targeted team member. Firewall provides additional health to surrounding friends, while Dynamic Flight enables aerial mobility, a first for Strategists. His ultimate, Rage of Ultron, causes drones to shoot Encephalo-Rays, harming enemies while healing friends. These skills indicate that Ultron will excel in backline support, deploying drones and flight to outmanoeuvre enemies while increasing team resilience, making him a game changer in Marvel Rivals’ meta. 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