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Winter Event Coming To Marvel Rivals

December 16, 2024

Winter has arrived in the chronoverse, and Marvel Rivals is bringing the chill to your matches with a fun new winter event including new costumes and game mode starting December 19!

In Jeff's Winter Splash Festival, everyone will be playing as their favorite adorable land shark, competing in teams to cover the map with their team's water spray in a Splatoon-like splash battle. Be wary, as players can still fight and even devour their foes as normal!

No event is complete with stunning new costumes, and the Marvel Rivals winter event is no exception, with Magik, Groot, Rocket and Venom all receiving exciting new costumes celebrating and embracing winter's chill.

Furthermore, Jeff the Land Shark will have his winter costume available to unlock for free during this event!

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Winter Event Coming To Marvel Rivals

December 16, 2024

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