As Marvel Rivals gears up for the launch of Season 2, fans can expect a significant overhaul of Team-Up abilities. The new season introduces a range of changes, from novel character synergies to the removal of existing pairs, all of which are set to reshape team dynamics and strategies. With several characters relocated to different Team-Ups, players will be eager to explore optimal combinations that yield the strongest connections on the battlefield.
Looking ahead, the accelerated character release schedule for Season 3 promises an influx of Team-Ups, potentially enriching strategic options. However, Season 2 will see the elimination of certain existing Team-Up abilities, which will keep synergy numbers in check. Developers have indicated a deliberate approach, aiming to ensure that Team-Ups do not proliferate excessively, foreshadowing further reductions in future seasons.
Which Team-Up Abilities Are Going Away?
Farewell to Familiar Synergies
On April 11, 2025, when Season 2 launches, two significant Team-Ups will be retired:
- Metallic Chaos (Magneto + Scarlet Witch)
- Voltaic Union (Thor + Captain America or Storm)
The removal of these Team-Up abilities means that the characters involved will no longer trigger special synergies prior to battles. This alteration significantly affects team compositions, as players like Scarlet Witch and Thor will lose unique capabilities that strengthened their gameplay. For instance, Magneto’s ability to summon a large sword for magical attacks from his Team-Up with Scarlet Witch will no longer be available, drastically impacting his combat effectiveness.
Among the characters affected, Captain America stands to lose the most. While both Thor and Storm retain several Team-Ups in Season 2, allowing them to form new connections, Captain America’s absence from the Voltaic Union restricts his damage output, including from his shield attacks. Although he acquires a new Team-Up in this season, the loss of his pairing with Thor is a significant drawback.
Every New Team-Up Ability In Season 2
Forge New Connections with New Characters
To balance the changes brought about by the removal of Team-Ups, Season 2 introduces several new synergies. With the arrival of characters such as Emma Frost, players will have the opportunity to experiment with fresh pairings. Three notable new Team-Ups include:
- Arcane Order (Doctor Strange + Scarlet Witch)
- Stars Aligned (Captain America + Winter Soldier)
- Mental Projection (Emma Frost + Magneto or Psylocke)
In the first Team-Up, Doctor Strange anchors Scarlet Witch, enabling her to unleash a new ability during engagements. This ability, Magic Burst, replaces her previous skill, allowing her to launch multiple magical missiles at adversaries for a limited duration when activated.
The second notable Team-Up, Stars Aligned, features a synergy between Captain America and Winter Soldier. This pairing grants both heroes access to a new ability called Stellar Impact, wherein they can coordinate an attack that generates a damaging shockwave upon impact, slowing nearby foes.
Lastly, when Emma Frost serves as the anchor, Magneto or Psylocke can summon illusory projections of themselves, akin to Loki’s clones. These Duplicate Illusions can execute abilities independently, providing strategic confusion for opponents and triggering offensive and defensive maneuvers twice, benefitting the original character as well.
Every Existing Team-Up That’s Changed In Season 2
Reduced Characters in Groups and New Additions to Classic Pairings
In addition to the new and retired Team-Ups, Season 2 brings adjustments to several existing synergies. Four Team-Ups will see modifications that involve either the addition or removal of characters, thus reshaping strategic options for players. Certain Team-Ups will introduce new abilities, while others will lose some of their previous effects.
The following table summarizes the changes for Team-Ups in Season 2, including newly integrated characters and any updated functionality:
| Team-Up | Characters | Removed Or Added Characters | Changed Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Shortcut |
|
Removed – Psylocke | None; the Team-Up’s function remains unchanged. |
| Ammo Overload |
|
Removed – Winter Soldier | None; the Team-Up retains its current capabilities. |
| Chilling Charisma |
|
Removed – Namor | None; the Team-Up’s operation remains the same. |
| Gamma Charge |
|
Added – Namor, Removed – Doctor Strange | Namor’s squid turrets now launch homing gamma energy beams targeting enemies automatically. |
While some Team-Ups will experience significant changes, many will remain intact, allowing players to continue utilizing established synergies from previous seasons. Fortunately, characters removed from specific Team-Ups will still offer unique opportunities through other alliances. For instance, Psylocke can now partner with Emma Frost in the Mental Projection Team-Up, and Winter Soldier can join forces with Captain America, offsetting the loss of Ammo Overload. This ensures an expansive assortment of unique synergies is still achievable for nearly every character.
The diverse array of changes to Team-Ups in this season suggests that there will be more developments as Ultron makes his debut midway through the season, paving the way for new combinations. While some adjustments in Marvel Rivals may appear minor, their implications are likely to resonate profoundly as subsequent seasons continue to refine character interactions.