Marvel Rivals in Development for Nintendo Switch 2—Devs Report Active Testing
Marvel Rivals is teasing sleek Future Foundation skins for Fantastic Four characters and gearing up for a Nintendo Switch 2 port—here’s when U.S. players can expect both drops.
7/7/20252 min read


🦸♂️ Fantastic Four “Future Foundation” Skins Leak in Marvel Rivals 🎉
What We Know So Far
Leaks from early access players and data miners reveal new “Future Foundation” skins for Fantastic Four heroes: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and The Thing—designed with sleek white-and-neon-blue aesthetics iconic to the comic arc .
Human Torch remains absent—mirroring the Future Foundation storyline where he temporarily exits the team .
The Mr. Fantastic skin is already confirmed and rolling out as a level reward in the Combat Chest, available for free to grinding players .
Acquisition Details
Mr. Fantastic: Earnable by reaching Combat Chest level 18 (~7,200 XP) .
Invisible Woman & The Thing: Likely coming via the in-game store or limited-time bundles .
Why It Excites Players
Aligns with the MCU’s upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps release (July 25, 2025), delivering comic-to-screen continuity .
Skins are drawing praise on social media, especially the clean, stylish Spider-Man and Captain America MCU variants that complement the FF set .
🎮 Marvel Rivals Coming to Nintendo Switch 2? Here’s the Scoop
Devs Testing on Switch 2 Dev Kits
NetEase producer Weicong Wu and game director Guangyun Chen confirmed Marvel Rivals is under active testing on Switch 2 development kits, discussing performance benchmarks with Nintendo .
The original Switch hardware couldn’t deliver the smooth experience needed—but the improved specs of Switch 2 may finally make it possible .
Challenges Still Ahead
NetEase is still awaiting official dev kit delivery—no final verdict yet .
Performance evaluation remains ongoing; the port will depend on delivering quality comparable to current consoles .
Big Upsides for Players
Adds portability to a fast-paced competitive shooter—perfect for gaming on the go.
Opens doors for cross-progression, unifying progress across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch 2 .
📅 Timeline & Outlook
Milestone Target Date
Future Foundation Skins Already rolling (Mr. Fantastic); others soon
MCU FF Movie Launch July 25, 2025
Season 3 Launch July 11, 2025
Marvel Rivals Switch 2 Release TBD in 2025, post-testing
🎯 What It Means for U.S. Fans
Marvel crossover perks: These high-end skins enhance player identity and tie shooting mechanics to cinematic lore.
Switch 2 inclusion: Could significantly expand the player base among handheld gamers and families.
Competitive growth: More platforms mean bigger esports potential, community matches, and streaming reach.
✅ Final Take
Fantastic Four Future Foundation skins are coming—Mr. Fantastic is live, with Sue and Ben likely part of Season 2.5’s rollout.
A Marvel Rivals port on Switch 2 is well underway but still pending final evaluation. Nintendo fans, stay tuned!
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