Marvel Game Skins Spark Player Backlash

Marvel Rivals added a new Captain America beach‑wear skin for its July‑4 celebration, dressing the hero in a tight swimsuit that emphasizes his musculature. The design quickly became a topic of debate on social media, with some players calling it overly provocative while others defended it as a nod to the 1992 Marvel Swimsuit Special referenced by the developers.

A separate update for Marvel's Spider‑Man 2, released on 25 July 2026, revised the Brand New Day costume inspired by Tom Holland’s film appearance. Players complained about material rendering and colour accuracy, prompting Insomniac Games to issue a patch (v1.005.001) that improves the Fresh Start outfit to better match the cinematic look.