If you’ve been scrolling through social media or Reddit lately, you’ve probably seen the splashy new swimsuit skins flooding Marvel Rivals. The 2025 summer event dropped a mix of free and premium cosmetics that have the community buzzing – and one particular skin for Luna Snow is already shaping up to be the rarest in the game. Here’s exactly which characters got summer skins, how to grab the free Thor outfit, and what we still don’t know about future waves.

4 related posts

Total summer skins: 9 ·
Free skins: 1 (Thor Worthy Waves) ·
Premium pass cost: $49 (estimated) ·
Event start: July 17, 2025

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Six confirmed facts across the summer event illustrate the spread between free and paid cosmetics.

Fact Value
Total summer skins 9
Free skins 1 (Thor Worthy Waves)
Premium pass cost $49 (estimated from YouTube community video)
Event start July 17, 2025 (Marvel Rivals Wiki community database)
Rarest skin Luna Snow – Cool Summer (Premium Pass exclusive)
Characters without confirmed summer skin None – all 9 are accounted for as of September 2025
Bottom line: The pattern: paid cosmetics outnumber free ones nine to one, pushing players toward the premium track.

What characters got summer skins in Marvel Rivals?

Which heroes received swimsuit skins in the 2025 summer event?

  • Luna Snow – Cool Summer (Premium Event Pass) (GameSpot editorial gallery)
  • Thor – Worthy Waves (Free, event pass level 14) (GameSpot editorial gallery)
  • The Thing – Sunshine Thing (Premium pass immediate unlock) (Marvel Rivals GG guide site)
  • Human Torch – Sunny Sizzler (Premium pass, 990 Lattice) (FRVR gaming guide)
  • Mantis – Oceanic Harmony (Premium pass, 990 Lattice) (FRVR gaming guide)
  • Psylocke – Breezy Butterfly (Store skin) (GameSpot editorial gallery)
  • Loki – Robe of Relaxation (Store skin) (GameSpot editorial gallery)
  • The Punisher – Aqua Arsenal (Store skin, 2,200 Units) (FRVR gaming guide)
  • Invisible Woman – Azure Shade (Store skin, 2,200 Units) (FRVR gaming guide)

The implication: the summer collection spans three acquisition methods – free pass track, premium pass track, and direct store purchase – making it the most diverse seasonal drop in Marvel Rivals history.

The trade-off

Players who only want one skin face a dilemma: the Luna Snow skin is locked behind a $49 pass, while the Thor skin is completely free. For anyone on a budget, Thor offers the best value – but for collectors, the pass is the only path to the rarest cosmetics.

How to get the summer Thor skin in Marvel Rivals

Steps to claim the free Worthy Waves Thor skin

  1. Launch Marvel Rivals and navigate to the Summer Special event pass from the main menu.
  2. Play matches to earn event XP – standard PvP and practice modes both contribute to progress.
  3. Reach event pass level 14 during the Summer Special event (July 17 – August 22, 2025) (GameSpot editorial gallery).
  4. No premium pass purchase required – the free track includes Thor’s costume.
  5. Play normally to earn event XP; level 14 is achievable in roughly 8–12 hours of gameplay based on community estimates.

The catch: this is a limited-time unlock. Once the event window closes, the Worthy Waves skin becomes unobtainable until NetEase decides to rerun it – which is not guaranteed.

NetEase locks Thor behind a free grind but removes it permanently after August 22, forcing players to commit playtime or lose the costume entirely.

What’s the rarest skin in Marvel Rivals?

Why the Luna Snow Cool Summer skin is considered the rarest

  • Exclusive to the Premium Event Pass ($49) – no individual purchase option (YouTube community video)
  • Limited-time availability – the pass content expires after the event.
  • No confirmed rerun – unlike store skins which rotate, pass exclusives often never return.
  • Community polls on Reddit rank Cool Summer as the most desired unreleased skin after the event (Reddit player discussion)

Why this matters: if you want Luna’s swimsuit look, the window to get it is narrow – and the cost is steep compared to individual store skins that go for 2,200 Units (roughly $20).

Will Invisible Woman get a summer skin in Marvel Rivals?

Current status and community speculation

  • Invisible Woman already has a summer skin: Azure Shade, available in the in-game store for 2,200 Units (FRVR gaming guide)
  • This skin was released during the Summer Special window, not as part of the Premium Pass.
  • No further Invisible Woman swimsuit skin is confirmed for wave 2 – but data miners haven’t found evidence of one either.

The trade-off: Invisible Woman owners already have an option, but those hoping for a battle pass variant like the other heroes may be disappointed. The store route means paying directly rather than grinding levels.

How much does the Luna Summer skin cost?

Breakdown of the Premium Event Pass cost and what it includes

  • The Cool Summer Luna Snow skin is part of the Summer Special Premium Pass, estimated at $49 based on video titles (YouTube community video)
  • The pass also includes premium tracks for Human Torch, The Thing, and Mantis skins.
  • No way to buy Luna individually – it’s pass-exclusive.
  • In comparison, store skins (Psylocke, Loki, Punisher, Invisible Woman) cost 2,200 Units each, roughly $20 worth of in-game currency.

What this means: at $49, the pass gives you four skins plus extras (nameplates, emotes, sprays). That’s about $12.25 per skin – cheaper than buying a single store skin – but only if you want multiple pass skins. For Luna alone, it’s a premium cost.

Timeline of the summer event

  • July 17, 2025 – Summer Special event goes live; Premium Pass with Human Torch, The Thing, Mantis released; Thor free skin available at level 14. (Marvel Rivals Wiki community database)
  • July 17, 2025 – Summer Party event begins (same start); store skins for Psylocke, Loki, Punisher, Invisible Woman go on sale. (Marvel Rivals GG guide site)
  • August 15, 2025 – Summer Party event ends (Marvel Rivals GG date).
  • August 22, 2025 – Summer Special event ends (Fandom date).
  • TBD – Potential wave 2 / wave 3 – unconfirmed by NetEase, community speculation on Reddit suggests possible later summer rotations.

The pattern: two overlapping event windows create confusion about exact end dates, but both end by late August 2025.

What’s clear and what’s not

Confirmed facts

  • 9 characters have summer skins: Luna, Thor, Human Torch, The Thing, Mantis, Psylocke, Loki, Punisher, Invisible Woman.
  • Thor’s skin is free via event pass level 14.
  • Luna’s skin is Premium Pass exclusive.
  • Store skins cost 2,200 Units each.
  • Event started July 17, 2025.

What’s unclear

  • Exact end date – sources list August 15 or August 22.
  • Whether wave 2 will add more characters (e.g., Captain America, Iron Man).
  • If summer skins will return in 2026 or later.
  • Cost of the Premium Pass in currencies other than USD.

What players are saying

“I’ve been wondering if they will ever re-release the summer skins. I missed out on Luna’s because I didn’t want to buy the pass.”

Reddit user, r/marvelrivals (Reddit player discussion)

“Why the Summer Special Battle Pass costs $49 #marvelrivals”

YouTube video title, community content creator (YouTube community video)

The Reddit quote underscores a lingering fear among collectors: missing out on exclusive skins. The YouTube title hints that many players are price-sensitive about the pass.

Final take

The 2025 summer event in Marvel Rivals offers more swimsuit skins than any previous seasonal drop, but the split between free, premium, and store creates a clear hierarchy. For the casual player, Thor’s free skin is a no-brainer – it’s good-looking and costs nothing. For the collector, the $49 Premium Pass is the only route to the rarest skin (Luna Snow) and three other costumes. The risk is that these skins may never return, making the pass a now-or-later gamble. NetEase locks high-demand cosmetics behind a pricey pass to drive revenue, risking alienating players who feel priced out.

Related reading: Cast of the Batman – superhero content beyond Marvel Rivals.

Related reading: Cast of A Minecraft Movie · Cast of the Batman

Additional sources

esportsinsider.com, youtube.com, marvelrivals.fandom.com

Don't miss these

Frequently asked questions

Are Marvel Rivals summer skins limited-time?

Yes, all summer skins are only available during the event period (July–August 2025). After the event ends, they become unobtainable until a potential rerun.

Can you get summer skins after the event ends?

No – there is no official way to acquire them after the event. Community speculation suggests they might return in a future summer event, but nothing is confirmed.

How long does the summer event last?

Sources disagree: the Summer Special runs until August 22, 2025, while the Summer Party ends August 15, 2025. Most skins remain available until at least August 15.

What is the rarest summer skin and why is it rare?

Luna Snow’s Cool Summer skin is the rarest because it’s exclusive to the paid Premium Pass ($49) and has no individual purchase option. Limited-time availability adds to scarcity.

Are there any free summer skins besides Thor?

Only Thor’s Worthy Waves skin is confirmed free via the event pass. No other summer skin is available without spending Units or buying the pass.

How do I claim the free Thor skin?

Reach event pass level 14 on the free track during the summer event. You don’t need to purchase the Premium Pass.

Is the Premium Event Pass worth its cost?

At $49, the pass includes four skins (Luna, Human Torch, The Thing, Mantis) plus extras. If you want 2+ of those skins, it’s cheaper than buying them individually in the store. For one skin, it’s expensive.

Will there be more summer skins in later waves?

No official announcement yet. Community data miners have not found evidence of wave 2, but NetEase may add more later. Keep an eye on official channels.