Marvel Rivalsallows players to equip their favorite heroes (and villains) with a good amount of unlockable costumes, going from comic-exclusive looks to a wide array of MCU-inspired skins. But given the large history behind each member of the game’s cast, there are many more we would love to see. Here are 10 alternative skins we would love to see arrive inMarvel Rivals.
Black Suit (Spider-Man)
Although the character might be a hit gameplay-wise, Spidey’sMarvel Rivalsdefault and alternative in-game suits are seen by many as a miss, with his PlayStation-exclusive Scarlet Spider being a saving grace. Well, that’s where the classic Black Suit comes in, as the simplistic look is both a fan favorite and one hell of a fit, so much so that Peter continued to wear it for a while after getting rid of the symbiote. It’s like they say, black works no matter what.
The First Avenger Leather Jacket Suit (Captain America)
A hit or miss by many, Steve Roger’sThe First AvengerWW2 Leather Jacket Suit might be among my favorite among the hero’s, as it sees him mix the first version of his costume with both a series of standard garments and a still non-vibranium version of his shield. I know the format of the latter will not match some of his skills in the game, but given howMarvel Rivalsalready features a mismatching shield in his Galactic Talon skin, we can set that aside.
The Immortal Iron Fist (Iron Fist)
Though shortlived,The Immortal Iron Fistsucceeded in both bringing to fans one of the hero’s most acclimated runs and revamping his classic costume. Yes, I know the Iron Fist chosen to join theMarvel Rivalsranks is not Danny Reid but Lin Lie (the current owner of the title), but I believe we can all agree that it would be a crime not to include a variant of the classic costume in the game.
X-Force (Wolverine)
A stealth version of his characteristic look, worn by Logan during his tenure as the team’s leader, Wolverine’sX-Forcelook swaps his characteristic yellow and blue for a bleak silver and black, which helped set the tone for the kind of missions the group would be involved in. As someone who used this suit just as much as his classic during myX-Men Origins: Wolverineplaythroughs, I can only think about how cool it would be to take the field with it.
Venonized Goot (Groot)
Seen for the first time inGuardians of the Galaxy(2013) #21, Venonized Goot was born after the symbiote and Flash Tompson were separated momentarily and as you can see, looks just as terrifying as some would imagine. Even if you have already grown tired of the seemingly infinite set of Venom skins currently inMarvel Rivals, can you truly say you are not a little bit curious as to how cool both Groot and his skills would look after receiving the symbiote treatment?
The Dirty Dozen (Star-Lord)
Even if Star-Lord’s default look can be considered one ofMarvel Rival‘s best, there’s just something different about hisThe Dirty Dozencostume. Donned by the hero duringAnnihilation: Conquest, this suit gave Peter a more military-inspired look, which would later become the base for his signature Guardians of the Galaxy appearance. To add to that, the suit’s mask (or in this case helmet) stays true to its goal and helps give the character a feeling no other managed to top since.
Captain America (Winter Soldier)
Although way less successful than Sam Wilson, who made the mantle his own after earning it in 2015, Bucky Barnes wielded the Captain America shield for a short period after the events ofCivil War. True to that, I can think of very few skins that would fit the Winter Soldier like this one, as it would allow players to take one of Cap’s —and Bucky’s— most unique versions to the field.
Joe Fixit (Hulk)
The alias taken by one of Bruce Banner’s first and most unique personalities during his time as a Las Vegas Casino Enforcer, Joe Fixit makes up for his lack of physical prowess when compared to the Emerald Giant through his cunning nature. From the suit to the attitude, it’s no surprise that a Gray Hulk skin has become a must no matter which game the hero stars in, fromMarvel’s AvengerstoMarvel Vs. Capcom Infinite.
X-Men: Hellbound (Magik)
Like Spider-Man’s classic red, Magik’s New Mutants’s black and yellow suit became synonymous with the character, as no matter how many interpretations it gets, it is very hard to mess it up. As you might guess, my favorite among them is featured in theX-Men: Hellboundminiseries, which successfully modernizes the look while still keeping its core. Pair that with how great the classic suit interpretations look inMarvel Rivalsand it is easy to see this suit becoming a hit with both longtime fans and those who fell in love with the Darkchild from the moment they scored their first penta kill.
Black Panther by Christopher Priest (Black Panther)
It would be outrageous to say that the Black Panther skins inMarvel Rivalsare not great, as even its standard suit can already be considered a standout. However, although featuring minor changes when compared to it, the suit used by T’Challa in Christopher Priest’s acclaimed Marvel KnightsBlack Pantherrun earns its spot for one great and highly impractical reason, its cape. Yes, I know this was not the first version of the hero to wear it, but as someone who grew up in the late 1990’s early 2000s, this is the suit that comes to mind when I think of the Panther King, and c’mon, can you blame me for that?
