Marvel Rivals: Spring Festival event duration and rewards

Marvel Rivals has taken the entire world by storm and there’s no surprise why. From new takes on familiar Marvel characters to the freedom to choose whatever team composition you want, players have been having a blast playing the game with their friends. Of course, it really helps how the game has been heavily marketed on social media.

Today, we want to focus on the brand new Spring Festival that has just hit Marvel Rivals. This includes highlighting its duration to ensure players know when it’ll occur. Naturally, we’ll also go through everything else players need to know about it, like the limited-time game mode and all the skins players can get through it.

So, without further ado, here’s everything to know about the Spring Festival event in Marvel Rivals.

When does the Marvel Rivals Spring event start?

The Spring Festival event for Marvel Rivals begins on Thursday, January 23, at 1:00 a.m. PT (9:00 a.m. GMT). It celebrates the Chinese New Year with a limited-time game mode and exciting rewards. The event also brings new skins, additional reward cosmetics, and a special soccer-themed minigame that lets players compete using their favorite heroes.

The festival will last three weeks, ending on February 14 at 1:00 a.m. PT, giving players around the world plenty of time to get involved and earn exclusive content.  As the name suggests, the event is here to celebrate the Year of the Snake, suggesting Marvel Rivals may also celebrate other Chinese-celebrated occasions.

New “soccer” limited-time game mode

The highlight of the Spring Festival event is the Clash of Dancing Lions, an action-packed game mode that promises quick and action-filled gameplay.

As described officially: “Clash of Dancing Lions is a new limited-time entertainment mode in which teams compete in a 3v3 format on a designated map. The objective for both teams is to use their skills to gain possession of the ball and maneuver it into the scoring zones located on either side of the field. The first team to reach a predetermined score will be declared the winner.”

This mode will transform the game's standard combat dynamics into a high-energy soccer-style challenge, where strategy, teamwork, and precision are important. Players must masterfully coordinate with their teammates to outmaneuver opponents, execute skillful plays, and score points in this electrifying contest. Clash of Dancing Lions will captivate players and keep them coming back for more with its unique twist on gameplay.

Those who have played something like Rocket League may find the mode to be familiar. However, what sets it apart from other football-themed modes is that it only has three playable characters, Black Widow, Starlord, and Iron Fist. Teams of three duke it out to score the most goals, and some abilities are tweaked to ensure they’re relevant for the game mode.

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New themed character skins and cosmetics

As anticipated, the Spring Festival event is set to introduce a stunning lineup of cosmetics that pay homage to Chinese culture. While the designs don’t center around snakes, as some may have guessed for the Year of the Snake, they instead take inspiration from the regal imagery of Dragons and the dynamic energy of Lions. These new cosmetics are vibrant, intricate, and perfect for celebrating the festival in style.

Here’s everything we know about the three new skins unveiled so far:

Star-Lord (Lion’s Mane): This celebratory skin is a gift to all players who log in during the event. No purchase is required, just log in and claim this stylish look for Star-Lord as a token of appreciation from the developers. Though, it’s important to note that players also have to complete in-game objectives to earn the skin, ensuring not everyone gets it.

Black Widow (Lion's Heartbeat): This sleek skin will be available only in the in-game shop throughout the event for players who want to add some exclusivity to their collection. Its bold design perfectly captures Black Widow's agility and grace while staying true to the festive theme.

Iron Fist (Lion’s Gaze): Details about this skin are still under wraps, but fans can expect something equally striking and fitting for the martial arts master. Keep an eye on official updates for more information.

Each of the skins carries the festive spirit by intertwining bold cultural elements with the hero-specific styles they represent. These skins would definitely give your battlefield a feel of festivities.

Future Marvel Rivals plans

The Marvel Rivals Spring Festival begins on January 23rd but it’s been officially announced that further costumes will be released throughout the coming weeks. Meanwhile, on 30th January, Peter Parker's Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will hit the game- designed in collaboration between Peter Parker and Doctor Octopus and their innovative tech; making it quite different from any other Spiderman costume.

NetEase also has big plans for the game: to release two new playable characters per season. In the first season, it released Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman as playable characters along with notable balance updates that made the gameplay even better. Invisible Woman seems to have an interesting ability that could potentially reveal bots in the game, which adds a different kind of utility to her.

FAQs

Which Marvel Rivals characters are featured in the Spring Festival event?

The three Marvel Rivals characters to be featured in the Spring Festival event are Starlord, Iron Fist, and Black Widow. While Starlord and Black Widow are likely random inclusions to the mode, it makes sense to feature Iron Fist. After all, his combat style and overall lore are heavily influenced by Chinese culture, at least closer than any other character in the game.

When will the Marvel Rivals Spring Festival end?

As mentioned above, the Marvel Rivals Spring Festival event will end on February 14, 2025. This suggests the developers may have a Valentine's themed event lined up for players to enjoy as soon as this event concludes.