Marvel Rivals just dropped their first-ever unique skin, and it’s turning the mischievous Loki into a femme fatale.
Lady Loki graces Marvel Rivals’ cosmetic collection, and she’s coming this January 1. Naturally, fans are excited to see this genderbent skin in action, considering that it comes with its own voice, and not just a simple reskin.
If Lady Loki’s addition reflects NetEase's grand plans for Marvel Rivals’ second year, it could signal a wave of more ambitious skins that significantly alter the appearances of its existing heroes.
More importantly, this approach could mean that NetEase can reimagine and tweak its existing heroes without compromising their core identity. Lady Loki’s addition could be an early teaser that other Marvel characters with similar powers and abilities could receive the same treatment in the future.
More Genderbent Skins in Marvel Rivals Coming Soon
If Lady Loki is the first template, then NetEase has a wide breadth of skins to choose from. Heroes like Thor, who’s widely known for his gruff and burly appearance, might get a unique Lady Thor (Jane Foster) or Sif skin. After all, both characters share the same movesets, only with different wielders of the Mjolnir.
Another strong possibility is that more Spider-Men could arrive in Marvel Rivals. Everyone knows that this friendly neighborhood hero isn’t limited to Peter Parker alone. NetEase could expand the roster with multiple Spider-Man variants, such as Spider-Gwen or Spider-Man 2099. Guangguang and his team may need to reconsider whether Miles Morales should be introduced as a skin or as a full-fledged hero, given his electric powers.
Echo Fighters in Marvel Rivals Might be Possible
This is also another opportunity for NetEase to experiment with ‘echo fighters’ in Marvel Rivals. It’s a term popularized by Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Basically, echo fighters are playable characters that have the same core moveset as an existing hero, with only minor differences.
In Marvel Rivals, this is not a far-fetched idea for NetEase to capitalize on. Miles Morales could serve as an alternate version of Peter Parker’s character, but instead of the familiar webbed effect players are familiar with, Miles could add a little visual flair to his kit, supercharging it with electricity.
Since Marvel Rivals is a live-service game, NetEase could play around this concept, providing a wider variety of alternate skins from its existing pool of heroes. It doesn’t ruin game balance as it’s purely cosmetic. Its only glaring issue would be its monetization, as putting a hefty pricetag would summon a wave of angry gamers.
The list goes on and on, really. Even heroes like Black Panther will have their alternate skin, using Shuri as another character to take on the Black Panther mantle. Even Jean Grey and Madelyn Pryor, characters who are two sides of the same coin, could receive an alternate skin.
While nothing is set in stone, this feels like a natural step for NetEase moving forward. Apart from monthly hero releases, Lady Loki’s genderbent skin brings opportunities for them to expand on Marvel Rivals’ cosmetic depth without fragmenting its roster.
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