Season 2 of Marvel Rivals begins April 11, and new Twitch Drops will go live with it. Players can unlock Namor’s Will of Galacta skin, title, emote, and spray through timed watch sessions. Watching any eligible stream for 30 minutes unlocks the spray. At 1 hour, players receive the Namor nameplate. The emote becomes available at 2 hours, while the skin requires 4 hours of total watch time. These rewards remain available until April 30, giving players most of the month to collect all items.

Story Teasers Hint at Deadpool Arrival

Marvel Rivals Season 2’s version includes additional lore entries, including a second law log from Squirrel Girl. The entry describes a “strange man in red” sent by the Collector to pursue Psylocke after her escape. This red-suited character could be Deadpool or Daredevil, but the healing factor references strongly point to Deadpool.

The log details Wolverine’s centuries-long pursuit across time and space, ultimately leading him to Krakoa. It highlights that the man in red had been tracking Psylocke, prompting Wolverine to follow. The mention of a near-immortal hunter with a healing factor rules out Daredevil, reinforcing the likelihood of a Deadpool teaser.

Deadpool Duelist Concept Gains Traction

Community artists have already begun imagining Deadpool’s potential look in Marvel Rivals Season 2. The designs include his signature red-and-black outfit, twin pistols, swords, and even a Hello Kitty gun charm. Deadpool fits the duelist class perfectly, and his playstyle would naturally center around mobility, damage, and healing.

The game already includes a Deadpool title, previously linked to Marvel Snap. That reward was available to veterans of Marvel games during an earlier collaboration. His presence in the files and now referenced in-game lore makes his arrival feel more like a question of when, not if.

Speculation continues about a possible Deadpool-Wolverine team-up, particularly after the upcoming movie announcement. The film showcases both characters’ healing abilities, and fans have begun imagining over-the-top team combos—like Deadpool riding Wolverine into battle or Hulk launching them both.

Experimental Shader Feature Targets Performance Issues

Another key update for PC players is the new Shader Compilation Mode. This setting appears on the Season 2 launcher, allowing players to optimize loading times and reduce crashes by changing how shaders compile. Enabling this option before launching the game may cut down memory usage, FPS drops, and frozen visuals. It only activates during the initial game launch or after major updates, minimizing its impact during regular gameplay.

This setting won’t apply to consoles, but PC players can access it immediately once Season 2 goes live.

Last-Minute Season 1.5 Reminders

With Season 2 starting soon, players have limited time to wrap up outstanding items from Season 1.5. Replays saved before Season 2 won’t be viewable after the update, so exporting key clips is essential. Additionally, players must complete at least 10 ranked matches to qualify for Season 1.5 rewards.

Any outstanding items from the Season 1 Battle Pass should be claimed now. Once the update drops, access to Season 1 content will be removed. Event rewards tied to seasonal challenges also expire with the launch of Season 2, making this the final call to complete them.