Marvel Rivals is about to get even more exciting for fans of the Fantastic Four. NetEase Games, the developer behind the popular hero shooter, has officially announced that new Future Foundation skins for Invisible Woman and The Thing will be available starting June 12 at 7 PM PDT.
These skins are inspired by the Future Foundation — a more futuristic, high-tech version of the Fantastic Four seen in Marvel Comics. Both heroes now sport sleek white suits with stylish blue accents, giving them a modern and tech-forward look.
Invisible Woman even has a new, shorter hairstyle, while The Thing’s new costume adds more coverage to his upper body compared to his usual rocky appearance.
Skins That Reflect Marvel’s Comic Lore
The Future Foundation was originally formed by Mister Fantastic in the comics and featured multiple heroes in similar white-and-blue suits. Marvel Rivals seems to be drawing from this storyline for its character skins.
Interestingly, Mister Fantastic’s Future Foundation skin is already available in the Combat Chest for Season 2.5, and his MVP victory animation includes Invisible Woman, The Thing, and Spider-Man in their matching Future Foundation outfits.
Although Spider-Man hasn’t officially received his own Future Foundation skin in the game yet, many fans believe it’s only a matter of time before it becomes available for purchase in the in-game store.
Fan Reactions: Mixed Feelings in the Community
While many players are excited about the new skins, not all the feedback about Marvel Rivals’ recent content has been positive. Some fans are expressing concern over the current balance between flying and grounded characters.
With the addition of Ultron, a flying Strategist, and three other flying Duelists already in the game, teams can now consist of up to four flying heroes.
This makes it harder for Vanguard characters, who are usually grounded and melee-focused, to compete effectively.
The Thing, in particular, has come under the spotlight. As a grounded melee Vanguard, players say he struggles in battles against flying opponents. Since he lacks powerful ranged attacks, he has to rely heavily on teammates to handle enemies in the air.
This imbalance has led to some frustration within the community. Many players are hoping future patches will introduce changes to give grounded characters a fair shot in fights.
Previous Controversies: Wolverine’s Skin Debate
Marvel Rivals has also seen some controversy over character skins. One recent debate involved Wolverine’s Weapon X skin, which drew mixed reactions.
While some players liked the updated design, others were disappointed that it strayed from the original comic book version by giving Wolverine long pants instead of his usual minimal look.
This led to another round of fan discussions where players compared Wolverine’s outfit to that of Invisible Woman’s Malice skin, which is quite revealing.
Some fans argued that if the game allows characters like Invisible Woman to wear skin-baring costumes, Wolverine’s design shouldn’t be censored either.
Despite these debates, the game continues to maintain a strong player base and active community engagement.
What’s Next for Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals has been expanding fast, and with updates like these, it’s clear that NetEase Games is focused on keeping players hooked with new content and familiar comic-inspired designs.
With the release of the Future Foundation skins, fans are hopeful that more Fantastic Four-themed updates are on the way.
And with characters like Spider-Man appearing in animations but not yet having a purchasable costume, there’s strong speculation that more Future Foundation skins are coming soon.
For now, fans can mark June 12, 7 PM PDT on their calendars to grab the new skins for Invisible Woman and The Thing.
While the pricing hasn’t been announced yet, many expect them to be available through either direct purchase or in-game chests.
Marvel Rivals continues to grow, and with each update, it moves closer to building a Marvel gaming universe that fans can actively engage in — costume debates and all.
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