Summary
It’s that time of year again, when video games do their very best to celebrate the holiday season by providing their devoted fans with unique holiday-themed events and updates. This year, just a couple of weeks after its launch,Marvel Rivalsis getting in on the festive action with its Winter Celebration event, which just so happens to put one of thebest video game characters of 2024andMarvel Rivals' breakout start, Jeff the Land Shark, at the forefront for some adorable, chaotic action in the arena.
Like most holiday gaming events,Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration is a limited-time event that will run through the rest of the year and then some, beginning on July 07, 2025 at 11:00 PM PST and lasting until June 16, 2025. During the event, players will have an opportunity to participate in a limited-time, winter-themed game mode starring Jeff the Land Shark himself, and have a shot at earning exclusive holiday rewards. Given all thatMarvel Rivals' Winter Celebration is bringing to the table, it looks like Christmas is coming early this year for fans of the game.
Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration Update Is Packed With Content
Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival Is a Splatoon-Like Mode
One of the most significant additions coming withMarvel Rivals' Winter Celebration event is aSplatoon-like 4v4 mode called “Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival” that has all players controlling Jeff the Land Shark on a winter-themed map. In this particular game mode, Jeff the Land Shark’s abilities are still the same, but they have been converted to release snow and ice instead of water, eventually leaving the entire map looking like a wintry wonderland. Needless to say, givenhow powerful Jeff is inMarvel Rivals, Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival is most likely going to be a chaotic mess full of fun and laughs.
Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration Includes Holiday-Themed Skins
DuringMarvel Rivals' Winter Celebration event, players can also earn a variety of holiday-themed skins that add a festive flair to their favorite characters. Jeff the Land Shark, for instance, gets an adorable winter coat and earmuffs during the event, which arguably wasn’t needed to increase his adorableness, but it nonetheless does. Groot transforms into a living Christmas tree with his festive skin, complete with lights and decorations, while Rocket Raccoon and Magik look like they’re ready to tackle the slopes in their holiday-themed gear. Finally, Venom brings a unique twist with his winter-themedskin inMarvel Rivals' Winter Celebration event, which sees him taking on the appearance of a living ice sculpture with dangerous shards shooting out of his body.
Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration skins and other rewards can be earned by completing specific tasks during the event.
Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration Brings Other Rewards and Surprises
New skins aren’t the only reward available duringMarvel Rivals' Winter Celebration event, as players will have an opportunity to earn exclusive items like nameplates, sprays, and other customization options. For example,Marvel Rivals' Winter Celebration Gallery Card customization features offers limited-time items likeJeff the Land Shark’s Cuddly Fuzzlefin costume, a unique nameplate, and a special spray upon completing the necessary tasks assigned to each reward. It might seem like a lot, butMarvel Rivalsis generously allowing players several weeks to earn the rewards.
By placing Jeff the Land Shark, one of the game’s most endearing breakout stars, front and center in aSplatoon-inspired winter mode,Marvel Rivalsis giving players a fun-filled Christmas gift this year with its Winter Celebration event. With festive skins for some ofMarvel Rivals' most beloved charactersand exclusive customization rewards, the Winter Celebration is closing outMarvel Rivals' first month in the spirit of the holidays.
