Hey everyone! As a dedicated Marvel Rivals player since launch, I've been absolutely hooked on the chaotic, super-powered showdowns. With Season 0 - Doom's Rise wrapping up and Season 1 on the horizon in 2026, I've been reflecting on our roster of heroes. While the game launched with an impressive array of over thirty characters across Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist roles, and we've seen a steady stream of new cosmetics, some fan-favorite heroes have been left feeling a bit... underdressed compared to their peers. Today, I want to chat about a few characters who I believe are in desperate need of a fresh wardrobe update in the upcoming season. It's time for them to catch up!
Storm: The Weather-Wielder Stuck in a Style Drought
Let's kick things off with Storm. As a Duelist, she brings a unique, hybrid playstyle to the battlefield, boosting damage or speed for her team while unleashing wind and lightning. Her ultimate, transforming into a devastating tornado, is a sight to behold! 🌀 However, her gameplay in Season 0 felt a bit niche—caught between a pure damage dealer and a support, she often struggled to excel in either role. Sadly, her cosmetic situation mirrored this struggle. Beyond her default look, she only had two options: the basic recolor, 'Ivory Breeze,' and the classic comic 'Mohawk Rock' skin.
For a character as iconic and visually striking as Ororo Munroe, this feels lacking. Imagine a sleek, modern tactical suit for a stealthy approach, or a majestic, regal gown inspired by her time as a queen! With her pivotal role in the Marvel universe, she deserves skins that reflect her power and elegance. Giving Storm some love in Season 1 would be a fantastic way to celebrate her complexity and give players more ways to express themselves while controlling the weather.
Black Widow & Luna Snow: Strategic Snipers and Icy Healers Await New Threads
Next up, let's talk about two heroes who are crucial to team compositions but have slim pickings in the fashion department.
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Black Widow: Our premier sniper, Natalia Romanova, is all about precision. With her hitscan rifle for long-range picks and electric batons for close encounters, she's a constant threat. Her abilities like 'Fleet Foot' for repositioning and her team-up with Hawkeye make her a tactical powerhouse. Yet, while Hawkeye rocked three extra skins by Season's end, Widow was stuck with just her recolor, 'Lethal Toxicity,' and the sleek 'White Suit' MCU cosmetic. Where's her classic red-haired comic look? Or a stealth suit from one of her many espionage missions? She's a top-tier agent; her wardrobe should be just as extensive and cool. 😎
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Luna Snow: This K-pop idol turned ice-wielding Strategist is a community favorite for good reason! Her kit is incredibly versatile, allowing her to seamlessly switch between healing allies and freezing enemies with her hitscan ice bullets. Despite her high skill ceiling and popularity, she ended Season 0 with one of the smallest cosmetic collections among Strategists: only 'Minty Beats' (the standard recolor) and the original 'Shining Star' shop skin. For a character all about performance and style, the possibilities are endless! A glamorous concert tour outfit, a casual streetwear look, or even a uniform from her days at A.I.M. would be incredible additions.
Cloak & Dagger and Hulk: Unique Duos and Gamma Giants Need Variety
This pair represents the extremes of the roster—a dynamic duo and a solo powerhouse—both in need of more cosmetic flair.
Cloak & Dagger are arguably the most mechanically unique characters in the game. Toggling between the darkness of Cloak and the light of Dagger offers two distinct playstyles in one hero slot. It's a blast! However, their cosmetic options haven't matched their innovation. They only have the 'Lemon Lime' recolor and the whimsical 'Growth & Decay' fantasy skin. Given they are two characters in one, the potential for amazing, coordinated skins is huge! Think of themes like:
| Theme Idea | Cloak's Design | Dagger's Design |
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| Celestial | A cloak of starry night sky | A dress of shimmering sunlight |
| Yin & Yang | Pure black with a white eye | Pure white with a black accent |
| Cyberpunk | Glitching digital void trenchcoat | Neon-hardlight constructs |
Then we have the big guy himself, Hulk. The mechanic of switching between a fragile Bruce Banner and the raging, tanky Hulk is pure comic book fun. His 'Hulk Smash' Ultimate is a game-changer. Yet, compared to other Vanguards like Venom (who got four extra skins!), Hulk's options are gamma-limited: just the 'Mighty G. Bomb' recolor and the 'Green Scar' comic skin.
The concepts for Hulk are limitless! We could see:
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Professor Hulk in a lab coat (for Bruce) and tactical gear (for Hulk).
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Maestro from the future, with a menacing armored look.
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A World War Hulk skin with battle scars and gladiator-inspired armor.
Giving players more ways to customize the Jade Giant would be massively popular.
Iron Fist & Psylocke: Melee Masters Ready for a Makeover
Finally, let's not forget two dominant Duelists who pack a punch but lack cosmetic variety.
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Iron Fist: Danny Rand is the quintessential dive hero, using his wall run and melee combos to harass backlines and eliminate vulnerable targets. His self-heal makes him surprisingly durable. For such a dynamic fighter, his cosmetic selection is static: only the 'Martial Arts Savant' recolor and the 'Sword Master' comic skin. A skin inspired by his Immortal Weapon heritage, a modern street fighter look, or even a suit from his corporate days would add fantastic depth to his visual presentation.
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Psylocke: Ah, Psylocke. She emerged as one of the absolute top-tier DPS picks in Season 0, and for good reason. Her kit of hitscan bolts, shurikens, tactical invisibility, and a devastating AOE ultimate is a deadly combination. Despite her meteoric rise in popularity across both ranked and casual play, her cosmetic closet is nearly bare. Players can only choose between the 'Vengeance' comic skin and her 'Kirisaki Sakura' recolor variant. A character this powerful and frequently played deserves to shine! Concepts like a sleek X-Force black ops suit, her classic purple-and-pink Lady Mandarin attire, or a psychic-energy-infused cinematic skin would be instant hits. 🔮
In conclusion, as we look ahead to Marvel Rivals Season 1 in 2026, I'm super excited for new maps, modes, and balance changes. But part of the magic of these games is personal expression through our favorite heroes. Giving these under-served characters—Storm, Black Widow, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, Hulk, Iron Fist, and Psylocke—some fresh, thematic cosmetic love would not only help them catch up to their well-dressed peers but also reinvigorate player investment in their kits. Here's hoping the development team has some stunning new looks in the pipeline for them! What heroes do you think need new skins the most? Let me know!