Get ready, true believers: Marvel is pulling out all the stops for the highly anticipated arrival of the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Marvel Rivals is stepping up to celebrate in style.
The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be an epic one for superhero fans. The Fantastic Four are officially returning to the big screen on July 25, 2025, and Marvel Rivals is marking the occasion with the release of a brand-new set of MCU-inspired skins titled Fantastic Four: First Steps. These skins are set to drop right alongside the film via the game’s regular Thursday shop update on July 24 at 10 PM ET.
Four Heroes, Four Iconic Looks
The lineup includes all four of Marvel’s first family members:
- Human Torch
- Invisible Woman
- The Thing
- Mr. Fantastic
Each skin adds MCU-authentic flair to these iconic heroes, including emotes that sequentially count off from one to four, a clever nod to the team’s comic book origins and team dynamic.
How much will the Fantastic Four Skins Cost?
While the exact pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, we can turn to past MCU bundles for some easy guesstimates. The Green Scar Hulk skin cost players 2400 Units, while the Spider-Man: No Way Home bundle landed at 2600 Units. So it’s a safe bet that these new skins will sit somewhere in that range.
It’s also highly likely we’ll see a discount bundle option if you’re looking to snag the entire Fantastic Four lineup—because let’s be honest, who’s grabbing just one member of the squad?
Will the skins impact competitive play?
Skins in competitive games have always walked a fine line between style and functionality, but fans can breathe easy here. These Fantastic Four: First Steps skins bring cinematic polish without pushing into “pay to win” territory. They stick to recognisably clean visuals, meaning you won’t get caught off guard mid-match trying to figure out who or what you’re fighting.
No visual clutter. No game-breaking silhouettes. Just pure Marvel excellence.
Marvel Rivals burst onto the scene in December, delivering a superhero-filled, fast-paced team shooter heavily inspired by Overwatch. Since launch, it’s grown into a surprising juggernaut, dominating headlines and winning over disgruntled Overwatch veterans, it’s fair to say Marvel captured lightning in a bottle.
The game hasn’t quite kept its spectacular debut numbers, but its steady performance and consistent updates are keeping the core fanbase satisfied. And let’s be real, when you’ve got access to Marvel’s deep character pool, the potential is basically infinite.
What’s coming next? Blade, Phoenix Skins & More
If the Fantastic Four weren’t enough to get you hyped, there’s even more on the way. According to the Season 3 roadmap, two new Phoenix-themed skins drop August 1, 2025: Phoenix Demon (Magik) and Phoenix Panther (Black Panther).
But the real hype train builds to August 8, 2025, when Blade makes his long-awaited Marvel Rivals debut. Details are still under wraps, but bringing the Daywalker into the fray could be the game’s next major moment.
With a steady drumbeat of MCU tie-ins and deep fan-service updates like these, Marvel Rivals is quickly cementing itself as more than just a superhero shooter: it’s becoming the ultimate Marvel multiplayer playground.
Is it worth buying the skins?
If you’re a fan of the MCU or Fantastic Four — or just want to flex some style while flinging rubbery fists across the screen — the Fantastic Four: First Steps skins are probably worth every Unit. They’re not just cosmetic power plays; they’re also mini-celebrations of Marvel history, wrapped around beloved characters that are finally getting their cinematic due.
So yeah, whether you’re charging into battle as Ben Grimm or phasing through enemies as Sue Storm, you’ll be doing it with some serious multiversal swagger.