Costumes/Skins

In Marvel Rivals, costumes are alternate appearances or skins for characters that change their visual look and style. These costumes can reference iconic outfits from the comics, movies, and shows, or offer completely original designs. Heres a breakdown of what costumes typically represent in the game:

You can find an overview of every costume for all characters here.

Visual Customization

Costumes, or skins, give players the chance to personalize their characters with different outfits. This customization can range from classic comic book suits to modern cinematic versions.

There are different levels of rarity for each costume;

[skin rare] Rare

[skin epic] Epic

[skin legendary] Legendary

Cosmetic Functionality

In most cases, costumes are purely cosmetic and do not impact gameplay stats, though some special events may include exclusive skins with effects or animations.

Iconic Variants

Many costumes represent famous versions of characters, such as:

• Captain America's WWII uniform or stealth suit.
• Thor's gladiator armor from Ragnarok.
• Black Widow's white outfit from the film "Black Widow."

Special Themes

Some costumes introduce unique thematic sets:

• Cosmic variants, where characters look enhanced with galactic visuals.
• Mythical sets inspired by gods or alternate universes.

Unlockable or Purchasable

Costumes can typically be unlocked in the following ways:

• In-game events and challenges: Completing tasks to earn skins.
• Microtransactions: Purchased using in-game currency or premium purchases.
• Special editions: Some costumes are exclusive to pre-orders or premium passes.

Examples of Notable Costumes

Emotes

Emotes in Marvel Rivals are a fun way to personalize your matches and make interactions more exciting. Whether you're striking a heroic pose or pulling off a cheeky taunt, emotes let your heroes shine on and off the battlefield.

You can find an overview of every emote for all characters here.

Expressive Character Moments

Emotes let you bring your favorite heroes to life with unique character actions. These can range from iconic battle poses and victory cheers to humorous taunts and dance moves.
Purely Cosmetic:
Emotes dont affect gameplay mechanics or statstheyre a way to showcase personality and style during matches.
Themed and Iconic Emotes:
Many emotes are inspired by well-known moments from the comics and films.

Interactive Fun

Use emotes to celebrate wins, show camaraderie with allies, or playfully taunt your rivals during heated battles.

Ways to Unlock Emotes

• In-Game Events: Complete challenges or milestones to earn exclusive emotes.
• Store Purchases: Buy individual emotes or emote packs using in-game currency.
• Premium Editions: Some unique emotes are included as bonuses in special passes or bundles.

MVPs

In Marvel Rivals, the MVP (Most Valuable Player) system highlights standout players who made significant contributions during a match. Whether youre leading your team with strategic plays or racking up impressive stats, earning MVP status is a badge of honor that showcases your skills and impact.

You can find an overview of every MVP animation for all characters here.

Recognition of Performance:

The MVP title is awarded to the player with the most notable performance based on key in-game metrics, such as damage dealt, objectives captured, or support provided.

Celebrating Your Success:

MVPs are showcased in post-match screens with special animations and highlights, making your achievement visible to all players in the match.

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Earn Rewards:

In some events or game modes, earning MVP status can provide additional rewards, such as in-game currency, experience boosts, or exclusive cosmetics.