All Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 free skins & how to get them?
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The new mid-season starts on June 12, 2026
NetEase is finally starting Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 on June 12, 2026, and a new DPS character will be added to the game. Along with the new character, there is much new content that fans are excited for.
However, most of them are wondering about the new skins that they can get for free. Let’s check out which are the new skins that they can get for free & how to get them.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 Shenloong Tournament event
Shenloong Tournament is the new event that will start in Season 8.5. Fans and players can get a new Groot skin, “Ironwood Serpent,” through this event.
Simply earn the EXP for this battle pass event by playing the games. As you earn XP and reach all the way to tier 12, you will get this skin for free.
There are 12 rewards available in the event and all of them can be earned for free. These rewards are costume, nameplate, emoji, spray, gallery card, mvp and more.
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Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 Twitch drops
Well, the Groot skin is not the only skin and cosmetic that you can get for free in Marvel Rivals Season 8.5. NetEase has also announced new Twitch drops that players can get for free.
All you have to do is just to watch your favourite Marvel Rivals streamer who has “Drops enabled” to get the free Storm Will of Galacta costume. These drops will be live from June 12, 2026 to July 10, 2026.
- 30 Minutes: Galacta Spray
- 1 Hour: Nameplate
- 2 Hours: Emote
- 4 Hours: Costume
Conclusion
Fans and gamers are pretty excited for the Marvel Rivals Season 8.5, which will introduce a new character, Cyclops, a new 18v18 map, new skins and more content.
NetEase has also dropped the roadmap, in which they will provide some free game units, new summer skins and more new content for the fans.
How can I get the free Groot Ironwood Serpent skin in Marvel Rivals Season 8.5?
Players can unlock the Groot Ironwood Serpent costume by participating in the Shenloong Tournament event. Simply earn XP by playing matches and progress through the event pass until you reach Tier 12, where the free skin is awarded.
What rewards are available in the Shenloong Tournament event?
The event features 12 free rewards, including the Groot Ironwood Serpent costume, nameplates, sprays, emojis, MVP animations, gallery cards, and other cosmetic items.
How do I get the free Storm Will of Galacta skin?
You can earn the Storm Will of Galacta costume through Marvel Rivals Twitch Drops. Watch any Marvel Rivals streamer with Drops Enabled between June 12 and July 10, 2026, and claim the rewards through your linked account.
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