Marvel Rivals x Marvel Zombies: First Crossover Skins and What Could Come Next

NetEase’s hero-shooter Marvel Rivals is moving into a new area with its first crossover event, mixing the game roster with the world of Marvel Zombies. This crossover brings the game’s first Halloween event and sets the path for future collaborations that can change how Rivals release skins and events. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals x Marvel Zombies Crossover.

The First-Ever Marvel Rivals x Marvel Zombies Crossover

Launching October 10, 2025, as part of the Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 update. Before this, Marvel Rivals mostly released cosmetic designs that stayed inside its own seasonal themes. Season 4.5 is different by taking directly from Marvel’s wider push, the Marvel Zombies animated series. Two main skins start the crossover:

• Scarlet Witch is getting an undead version, same as the one in the Marvel Zombies story.
• Blade gets a Moon Knight-type skin, showing his role as Khonshu’s avatar and merging two fan-like archetypes.

These are not just simple reskins. They are styled to bring the dark energy of Marvel Zombies, showing that NetEase is ready to do crossovers that look authentic instead of only gimmicks.

Beyond the Zombies: Halloween Originals & More

The event also has original designs that fit with the crossover skins. Peni Parker and Namor get Day of the Dead costumes with Jeff the Land Shark in a pumpkin costume. This displays that NetEase wants the Halloween event to become both a crossover and its creativity.

The timing of Marvel Rivals' first crossover is not a coincidence. Marvel Zombies is planned as a heavy animated series coming from Marvel Studios, and NetEase is taking advantage of the exciting attention and going to try to bring in new players to find the series. By putting skins directly from the series, the game gets added recognition and permanent content that gives an instant association between gaming and Marvel.

This is also an indication of a change in how Marvel Rivals handles related content for a live-service game. Until now, the majority of skins remain stand-alone within the world of the game. With the utilization of Marvel's library, NetEase can tie things to Marvel shows, comics, or films, creating a consistent stream of cross-promotional content.

Marvel Rivals Marvel Zombies Skins: What's Next

If the Marvel Zombies crossover manages to achieve success, that will open up avenues for crossover opportunities. Here are some potential first steps:

• More Zombie Skins: Undead versions of Captain America, Iron Man, or Spider-Man can surface as Marvel Zombies skins, all of which have previously existed in the Marvel Zombies comics, such as the iconic pink sarcophagus, or just zombified versions of them.
• Event Modes: Limited-time PvE or survival modes, based on the infected and set in the Marvel Universe to give players another reason to engage with the crossover outside of cosmetics.
• More Marvel Shows and Films on the Horizon: There are some potential shows and films in development, which Rivals could sync skins or events to a larger Marvel event, like "X-Men '97" or "Avengers: Secret Wars."

Season 4.5 goes live with a new gameplay mode that was teased for reveal at the Thailand Game Show on October 17. Daredevil is here, as lots of new heroes still appear, and there is an entire crossover experience. The real way to think about the Marvel Zombies crossover is to be a harbinger of where Rivals goes next: in deeper Marvel integrations, more themed event experiences, and skins for fans that potentially change the game.

If Season 4.5 shows anything, Marvel Rivals is not just testing seasonal ideas anymore. It is building a future where crossovers can become a main part of its identity. We have also covered a separate piece on Marvel Rivals Halloween Skins 2025, which you can check out on our official website.