Marvel Rivals Season 9 Beats Overwatch to the Punch With a Cowboy Ultron Skin
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Marvel Rivals Season 9 is bringing a massive content update, including an Egyptian-themed battle pass with a cowboy-style Ultron skin that closely resembles a familiar gunslinger from Overwatch.
NetEase is pulling out all the stops for Marvel Rivals Season 9, lining up a massive content drop that includes a fresh map set in Apocalypse's empire, new roster additions like Jubilee, and a comprehensive overhaul of the team-up system. Beyond the major gameplay updates, the upcoming battle pass is bringing a heavy dose of Egyptian-themed cosmetics, featuring standout designs like a golden pharaoh Iron Man and a mummy-inspired Deadpool. But the item currently dominating community discussions is an unexpected skin for Ultron that puts the robotic villain into a classic cowboy outfit complete with a duster and hat.
This particular look has immediately drawn comparisons from players across social platforms, as it bears a striking resemblance to a certain iconic gunslinger from Blizzard's rival hero shooter. Longtime hero shooter fans will recognize the distinct aesthetic, which feels like a direct nod to McCree, or Cole Cassidy, from Overwatch. It is a playful coincidence, but it highlights how closely these two major titles are trading design beats as they compete for the attention of the genre's player base.
For a community that treats digital cosmetics and battle pass progression as standard parts of the gaming experience, cross-franchise parallels like this always spark plenty of conversation on Twitch and Reddit. While Blizzard has often defined the visual standards for modern hero shooters, NetEase is proving more than willing to lean into fun, genre-bending concepts that keep players engaged. You can read the original breakdown of the Season 9 roadmap over at Game Rant.
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, Hero Shooter, Gaming News, NetEase
Original article: Game Rant