With Thunderbolts* hitting theaters this week, NetEase is releasing a new costume for Winter Soldier inspired by the upcoming blockbuster. Although this costume was previously leaked, NetEase provided the official details and shared a costume reveal trailer.
The Thunderbolts* costume for Winter Soldier will be available in game starting May 1 at 7:00 p.m. PT / May 2 at 2 UTC. This aligns with the film's theatrical release.
The costume sees Bucky dressed in utilitarian blue jumpsuit with black tactical gear, a utility belt, and combat boots. He's also using what looks like the new vibranium arm that we've seen in trailers for the film.
In addition to his new look, the Thunderbolts* costume will also come with a unique MVP animation. As seen in the promo video below, Bucky is engaged in a high-speed chase on his motorcycle before pulling off an impressive move that caused the vehicle to flip and explode. As it explodes, Bucky smoothly pulls off his sunglasses.
Chaos hits the battlefield as Bucky Barnes unravels his full potential with a new costume inspired by Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*! costume. Gear up and bring the house down!
In addition to the base costume, players can also get a Winter Soldier Nameplate and Winter Soldier Spray as part of the Thunderbolts* MCU bundle. The nameplate simply features Bucky's face, while the spray shows him riding his motorcycle with an explosion behind him. Although some collaborative tie-ins in Marvel Rivals are available for free, this Winter Solider Thunderbolts* costume will almost certainly be a paid one. Premium bundles typically range in price from $16 to $18, which is what I expect this one to cost.
NetEase also provided some additional details for the upcoming Hellfire Gala: Moments in-game event, which is also set to go live on May 2nd at 2:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 UTC. Players wh complete the Hellfire Gala: Moments event missions can receive the Wolverine - Patch costume for free.
Celebrate the spirit of unity and transformation during the Hellfire Gala Moments event! Explore iconic spots across Krakoa, earn exclusive gifts, and vote for the star who will dazzle us with a new look next year!
Marvel Rivals fans can join the Gala Star Vote and cast their votes 10 times to create a custom Gallery Card. Plus, the hero with the most votes will be awarded a new Hellfire costume, which will be available for free during next year's Hellfire event.
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play team-based hero shooter. Season 2, Hellfire Gala, went live earlier this month, introducing Emma Frost and Ultron as playable characters. Based on the Hellfire Gala comics event from the Krakoan Age, players can battle on the Krakoa map, while experiencing a story that includes Ultron's attack.