NetEase Games has officially revealed gameplay footage of two vibrant summer-themed skins coming to Marvel Rivals - the Sunshine Squirrel outfit for Squirrel Girl and Sunshine Raccoon costume for Rocket Raccoon. These cheerful seasonal designs will become available for purchase on May 8 at 7 PM PDT, bringing a splash of summer fun to the popular hero shooter.

The Sunshine Squirrel skin transforms the beloved Duelist into a sunny summer adventurer, complete with a translucent visor bearing her name, green shorts and crop top ensemble, and even decorative flowers woven into her bushy tail. Meanwhile, Rocket Raccoon gets an equally playful makeover with his Sunshine Raccoon outfit featuring a straw hat, belt-mounted rubber duckies, water tank jetpack, and a water gun replacing his standard weaponry.

Alongside these visually striking cosmetics, the May 8 update introduces significant gameplay enhancements. Players will now enjoy dedicated wheels for sprays and emotes, allowing for greater personal expression during matches. A highly requested community feature - the ability to share spray wheels across multiple heroes - eliminates the need to customize each character individually.

This update follows the recent Season 2 launch which added Emma Frost as a new Vanguard character. Rumors suggest the mid-season update may introduce Ultron as a Strategist-class villain, continuing the game's steady stream of new content since its December 2024 release.

The reveal of these summer skins has generated considerable excitement among Marvel Rivals players. Many have expressed enthusiasm for the Sunshine Squirrel design in particular, with numerous fans declaring their intent to purchase it immediately upon release. The creative seasonal approach has also sparked speculation about potential future themed outfits for other characters.

While pricing details remain undisclosed, the simultaneous release of two premium cosmetics suggests NetEase Games may be establishing a pattern of seasonal skin releases. With these summer outfits arriving alongside meaningful quality-of-life improvements, the developer continues to demonstrate commitment to both aesthetic variety and gameplay refinement in Marvel Rivals.