Symbiote Thing? Marvel Rivals' Latest Event Goes Full Venomverse
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Marvel Rivals is launching the Queen's Codex event on August 8th, giving players a chance to snag a symbiote skin for The Thing, and a bunch of other goodies for those willing to splash some cash. Get ready for Blade, a new map, and a new game mode to boot!
Alright, Marvel Rivals fans, NetEase is at it again, showering us with freebies! (Well, almost free – more on that in a sec). This time it's the Queen's Codex event, dropping on August 8th, and it's bringing a deliciously gooey symbiote skin for The Thing. Yep, Ben Grimm is about to get a whole lot more… squishy.
According to Game Rant, this isn't the first time Marvel Rivals has offered free skins through Twitch drops and in-game events. They're clearly trying to keep players engaged, and fair play to them, eh? Costume additions have become a staple, and the Season 3 battle pass already boasts some seriously cool symbiote skins, including Jeff the Land Shark and Squirrel Girl options. I mean, Jeff the Land Shark *covered* in symbiote goo? That's the kind of beautiful madness I'm here for.
But back to The Thing. The Queen's Codex event has tiers of rewards, and the symbiote Thing skin is attainable without shelling out extra cash. Huzzah! However (and here's the 'almost free' bit), there's a Premium Codex pass involved too. This unlocks skins for Black Widow and Hela, with Hela – Queen in Black being the final, coveted prize. Plus, you get a dynamic spray to taunt your opponents (or, you know, politely compliment their gameplay... maybe?).
The Premium Codex pass is a one-time purchase, meaning you can unlock the rewards at your own pace. Now, some might call this a sneaky way to get us to spend money. And they might be right! But hey, if you were planning on playing a bunch of Marvel Rivals anyway, it could be a worthwhile investment. I mean, who *doesn't* want a Queen in Black Hela skin?
Speaking of Hela, Marvel Rivals recently patched a glitch involving her. So, a shiny new premium skin could be seen as a reward for those dedicated Hela players who've stuck with her through thick and thin. Good on ya, NetEase!
Oh, and before I forget, The Thing already has another costume in Season 3 – the Sunshine Thing, available in the Summer Special event. Picture this: The Thing in a black swimsuit and a Hawaiian lei. I'm not sure if it's terrifying or hilarious. Maybe both?
August 8th is shaping up to be a HUGE day for Marvel Rivals. Not only are we getting the Queen's Codex event, but also the Season 3.5 update, which includes the long-awaited debut of Blade, team-up adjustments, a new map called Throne of Knull, and a new game mode called Resource Rumble. Resource Rumble hits Quick Match on August 22nd, letting players get a feel for it and give feedback before it potentially goes competitive. Smart move, NetEase – get the players involved!
So, to recap: free symbiote Thing skin (with a little bit of effort), premium Hela and Black Widow skins for the spendy types, Blade, a new map, a new game mode… August 8th is gonna be a blast. Just try not to get too much symbiote goo on your keyboard, alright?
Tags: Marvel Rivals, Skins, Events, The Thing, Symbiote
Original article: Game Rant