Marvel Rivals summer skins can be hard to track because each wave works a little differently.
Some outfits come from the shop, some require event progress, and a few depend on Pop and Win pulls. That makes it easy to miss a favorite skin or spend Units before checking every option.
The summer lineup also brings back older costumes while adding new looks for more heroes, so timing matters.
I will break down which skins arrived, how they unlock, what makes them stand out, and what you should check before spending.
First, let us look at what is included in the summer lineup.
What’s Included in Marvel Rivals Summer Skins?
I track each wave as it goes live, so the pricing and unlock details below reflect what’s actually in the shop right now, not early datamined guesses.
Marvel Rivals summer skins for 2026 arrived through two separate release waves, while another batch also brought back several summer skins from the original 2025 seasonal lineup for returning players.
Wave 1 launched with the Summer Festival on June 18, 2026, then added summer skins for ten heroes through scheduled releases that continued across the following several weeks of the event.
Wave 2, called the Summer Finale, arrived on August 13 and 14, about two months after the first wave began its seasonal release schedule in mid-June.
Both waves belong to the same summer event, even though they feature different heroes, release dates, cosmetic bundles, and methods for unlocking each available skin throughout the 2026 summer season.
The 616 Day Vault also returned the original 2025 Swimsuit Special skins, leaving three summer batches to track when checking each skin’s availability, release period, and specific unlock requirements.
Cosmetic pricing swings just as much in other live-service shooters, including Valorant’s melee skins, so it helps to treat each wave here as its own budget decision rather than assuming last wave’s prices carry over.
2025 Summer Special: The Original Wave
The first Summer Special introduced five swimsuit skins in Season 3, with rewards divided between the event pass and direct store bundles.
1. Thor: Worthy Waves
Updated on: July 17, 2025
Thor’s Worthy Waves arrived with Season 3’s Summer Special as an Epic costume. It cost $0, since players could earn it through the event’s free reward track.
Its main specialty is the stripped-back beach look, replacing Thor’s usual armor and cape. It was also the first swimsuit costume in the event available without Premium.
2. Luna Snow: Cool Summer
Updated on: July 17, 2025
Luna Snow’s Cool Summer arrived through the same Season 3 event as a Legendary costume. It required the 990 Lattice Premium pass, about $9.99, plus event progression.
Cool Summer sat near the end of the paid track and paired Luna’s colorful beach styling with custom Ultimate Ability VFX, giving it more changes than standard costumes.
3. The Thing: Sunshine Thing
Updated on: July 17, 2025
The Thing’s Sunshine Thing debuted with the original Summer Special as an Epic costume. It had no individual price and came with the $9.99 Premium event pass.
Its specialty is the simple joke at the center of the design: Ben Grimm’s rocky body paired with casual beachwear, giving his usual heavy appearance a lighter direction.
4. Psylocke: Breezy Butterfly
Updated on: July 17, 2025
Psylocke’s Breezy Butterfly entered the July 17 update and reached the store on July 18. The Legendary costume cost about $20, or roughly $22 for its bundle.
Pink and green swimwear replaces her regular combat gear, while butterfly details keep the costume tied to Psylocke’s identity. Custom Ultimate Ability VFX add another Legendary-tier feature.
5. Loki: Robe of Relaxation
Updated on: July 17, 2025
Loki’s Robe of Relaxation entered the same update before reaching the store on July 18. This Epic costume cost about $14, or roughly $16 bundled.
The skin swaps Loki’s formal battle gear for relaxed summer wear. Its specialty comes from keeping his theatrical personality while giving him a much more casual beach persona.
2025 Summer Special Vol. 2
Summer Special Vol. 2 added five more beach skins in Season 4, again mixing free rewards, Premium pass cosmetics, and store purchases.
6. The Thing: Rocky Tide
Updated on: September 18, 2025
Rocky Tide arrived with Season 4’s Summer Special Vol. 2 as an Epic costume. It cost $0, sitting on the free side of the event reward track.
This became Ben Grimm’s second swimsuit costume after Sunshine Thing. That repeat appearance gave The Thing two separate beach looks within only two months of summer releases.
7. Human Torch: Sunny Sizzler
Updated on: September 18, 2025
Human Torch’s Sunny Sizzler joined Summer Special Vol. 2 as an Epic costume. It was a Premium reward covered by the 990 Lattice Pass, about $9.99.
The skin’s specialty is its direct play on Johnny Storm’s fire powers and hot summer weather. It also marked his first swimsuit costume within Marvel Rivals.
8. Mantis: Oceanic Harmony
Updated on: September 18, 2025
Mantis received Oceanic Harmony through the Summer Special Vol. 2 Premium track.
The Legendary costume came with the $9.99 Premium pass rather than an individual store price.
Its calmer ocean theme fits Mantis particularly well, while alternate colors and custom Ultimate Ability VFX give the costume the extra changes expected from its Legendary rarity.
9. Invisible Woman: Azure Shade
Updated on: September 18, 2025
Invisible Woman’s Azure Shade entered the September 18 update and reached the store on September 19. The Legendary costume cost about $20, and the bundle was around $22.
Blue-focused styling gives Sue Storm a clear summer identity, while the bundle adds matching cosmetics. NetEase later added customizable Ultimate Ability VFX, giving the costume another major visual feature.
10. The Punisher: Aqua Arsenal
Updated on: September 18, 2025
The Punisher’s Aqua Arsenal also entered the September 18 update before its September 19 store release. This Legendary costume cost about $20, or roughly $22 bundled.
Its specialty comes from keeping parts of Frank Castle’s tactical styling while putting him in summer clothing. Custom Ultimate Ability VFX were later added to the costume too.
2026 Summer Festival: Swimsuit Special Wave 1
Wave 1 became the biggest summer release yet, adding ten skins through store bundles, Krakoan Reels rewards, and Pop & Win pulls.
11. Emma Frost: White Wave Queen
Updated on: June 18, 2026
Emma Frost’s White Wave Queen launched with the 2026 Summer Festival as a Legendary Pop & Win costume. Its variable price ranged from roughly $1 to $24.
White Wave Queen includes Caviar Black and Ravishing Red chromas, customizable parts, and custom Ultimate Ability VFX. Those additions make it one of Wave 1’s more feature-heavy costumes.
12. Doctor Strange: Nautical Mystic
Updated on: June 18, 2026
Doctor Strange’s Nautical Mystic arrived beside Emma Frost as another Legendary Pop & Win release. Its full set could cost between roughly $1 and $24, depending on pulls.
The costume keeps the Eye of Agamotto while adding a Hawaiian shirt, shark flip-flops, and beach accessories. It also includes chromas, customizable parts, and custom Ultimate Ability VFX.
13. Cloak & Dagger: Coastal Couple
Updated on: June 18, 2026
Cloak & Dagger’s Coastal Couple joined Krakoan Reels as a Legendary Premium reward. It had no separate price and required the 990 Lattice Premium pass, about $9.99.
Its specialty is the coordinated pair design, with contrasting looks matching their light and dark identities.
Sapphire Splash, Sunset Shores, customizable parts, and Ultimate VFX add further options.
14. Spider-Man: Coastal Wall-Crawler
Updated on: June 18, 2026
Spider-Man’s Coastal Wall-Crawler arrived through Krakoan Reels as an Epic Premium reward. It had no individual cost and was included with the $9.99 Premium event pass.
Peter Parker appears in beachwear instead of his regular superhero suit, while Spider-Man details remain visible across the outfit. Customizable parts give players some control over the final look.
15. Mister Fantastic: Fantastic Beach Bod
Updated on: June 18, 2026
Mister Fantastic’s Fantastic Beach Bod arrived through the free Krakoan Reels track as an Epic costume. Its direct price was $0, although players still needed event progress.
The design keeps Reed Richards’ beach look simpler than several Legendary releases. Customizable parts add some flexibility, while its free status makes it one of Wave 1’s easiest costumes to obtain.
16. Lady Loki: Seaside Siren
Updated on: July 2, 2026
Lady Loki’s Seaside Siren actually arrived in the July 2 update, not the opening June batch. This Legendary costume used Pop & Win, so its USD price varied.
Its specialty includes Sunlit Sovereign and Sapphire Sorceress chromas, customizable parts, and custom Ultimate Ability VFX. The costume also continued Loki’s established connection with the swimsuit collection.
17. Daredevil: Sonar Savior
Updated on: June 25, 2026
Daredevil’s Sonar Savior entered the June 25 update and reached the store on June 26. The Legendary costume cost about $20, with the full bundle around $22.
The costume marked Daredevil’s first swimsuit release and came with customizable parts. Its fixed store pricing also separated it from the Pop & Win skins released during Wave 1.
18. Black Widow: Aquatic Assassin
Updated on: June 25, 2026
Black Widow’s Aquatic Assassin entered the June 25 update and became available June 26. This Legendary costume cost about $20, or approximately $22 for its bundle.
Its specialty includes Toxic Trace and Golden Gossamer chromas plus customizable parts. The August 13 update later added custom Ultimate Ability VFX, giving the costume another visual change.
19. Captain America: Seaside Sentinel
Updated on: July 2, 2026
Captain America’s Seaside Sentinel arrived with the July 2 update as an Epic store costume. It cost about $14 alone, while the complete bundle cost roughly $16.
The costume leans closer to summer training wear than traditional swimwear, fitting Steve Rogers’ disciplined character. Customizable parts also let players make small changes to the base appearance.
20. White Fox: Coastal Kumiho
Updated on: July 2, 2026
White Fox’s Coastal Kumiho also arrived in the July 2 update as a Legendary Pop & Win costume. It had no fixed USD cost because the total depended on pulls.
Coastal Kumiho includes Glimmering Green and Pink Paws chromas, custom Ultimate Ability VFX, and customizable parts. It completed the final major costume drop of the 2026 Festival wave.
2026 Summer Festival Vol. 2: The Summer Finale
The Summer Finale added six more skins in August 2026, using free rewards, Premium progression, store bundles, and Pop & Win pulls.
21. Star-Lord: Star Swimmer
Updated on: August 13, 2026
Star-Lord’s Star Swimmer arrived with Summer Finale and Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 as an Epic free reward. Its price is $0, with progress earned through the fishing event.
Players need 21 fish to reach the required exchange level, then spend 18 earned silver coins. The Stellar Splash chroma gives the costume an additional appearance option.
22. Winter Soldier: Summer Soldier
Updated on: August 13, 2026
Winter Soldier’s Summer Soldier joined Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 as an Epic Premium reward. It has no individual price and comes through the 990 Lattice pass, about $9.99.
Its lighter summer presentation contrasts sharply with Bucky Barnes’ regular tactical outfits. The Chill Current chroma adds another version for players who complete the paid event reward track.
23. Scarlet Witch: Seaside Sorceress
Updated on: August 13, 2026
Scarlet Witch’s Seaside Sorceress launched during Summer Finale as a Legendary Pop & Win costume. It has no fixed USD price, since total spending depends on the player’s pulls.
Its specialty includes Pitch Petal and Purple Petal chromas, customizable parts, and custom Ultimate Ability VFX. The design also marks Scarlet Witch’s first entry in the swimsuit collection.
24. Black Cat: Coastal Cat
Updated on: August 13, 2026
Black Cat’s Coastal Cat arrived through Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 as a Legendary Premium reward. It comes with the 990 Lattice pass, about $9.99, rather than separately.
The costume keeps Felicia Hardy’s recognizable silhouette while moving into summer styling. Pearl Paws and Golden Claws chromas give the Legendary skin two additional appearance choices.
25. Storm: Sacred Skies
Updated on: August 15, 2026
Storm’s Sacred Skies launched August 13 as Epic, then NetEase announced its upgrade to Legendary on August 15. Its existing bundle price stays around $16 after the upgrade.
The planned Legendary additions include a new lobby animation, updated MVP animation, and upgraded Ultimate effect. Buyers receive those changes later at no additional cost once development finishes.
26. Magik: Soul Surfer
Updated on: August 13, 2026
Magik’s Soul Surfer joined the Summer Finale as a Legendary Pop & Win costume. It has no fixed USD price because the final amount depends on the player’s pulls.
Its specialty includes Blue Breaker and Sunset Surf chromas, customizable parts, and custom Ultimate Ability VFX. The darker styling also separates Magik from several brighter costumes in this release.
How to Get Every Summer Skin: Store, Event Pass, and Free Units?
How you unlock a summer skin depends on the individual costume, not its release wave. Some are store purchases, others use event passes, while several rely on gacha pulls.
Store pricing stays fairly predictable across both 2026 waves, although final costs can vary by bundle or promotion. Check the current shop before spending Units.
- Single skins: Most individual store skins cost between 1,600 and 2,200 Units.
- Legendary bundles: Pairing two Legendary skins in one bundle can reduce the combined price.
- Epic skins: Epic costumes, such as Captain America’s Seaside Sentinel, usually sit toward the lower end of the price range.
- Gacha skins: Some Wave 2 skins have no fixed price because their total cost depends on Pop & Win pulls.
You can also offset store costs without paying for every skin. Summer Festival login rewards and Hellfire Bay Beach challenges provide up to 2,500 free Units.
If you’re only chasing one specific hero, check the unlock method before you spend anything.
Gacha pulls can burn through Units fast when you only want a single costume out of the pool.
If gacha-style skin pricing already feels familiar from other live-service games, the same budgeting logic applies here: decide your spending cap before you pull, not after.
X-Press Juice, Tandem Tides, and Summer Snapshot all contribute toward that total. If completed, those rewards can cover or meaningfully reduce the cost of one store skin.
Storm’s Skin Upgrade: Why It Became Legendary
Storm’s August 2026 summer skin was upgraded to Legendary after players criticized its original rarity. NetEase responded by adding new effects and animations to better match the higher tier.
This change applies only to Storm’s Summer Finale costume from Wave 2, not any earlier release. The August skin is a separate entry within the 2026 lineup.
Players argued that the original version lacked the visual detail expected from other Wave 2 skins. That criticism quickly gained attention across Reddit discussions and gaming videos.
NetEase raised the rarity before launch and added extra effects and animations. That makes Storm’s costume one of the few summer skins with a documented pre-release change.
Conclusion
Marvel Rivals summer skins are not just simple shop outfits anymore.
They now sit across event passes, free rewards, store bundles, returning vault drops, and Pop and Win pulls. That is why the best move is to check the unlock path before chasing any costume.
A free skin, a Premium reward, and a gacha pull can all look similar at first, but each one affects your Units in a different way.
Focus on the heroes you actually play, then compare timing, cost, and rarity before spending. If your favorite skin is still available, grab it before the shop changes.
Which summer skin are you trying to get first? Tell us in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Marvel Rivals Summer Skins are There in 2026?
The 2026 lineup covers two waves, for a total of 16 new costumes. Wave 1 launched June 18 with ten heroes, and Wave 2 followed on August 13 with six more. On top of that, 2025’s original ten summer skins returned through the 616 Day Vault. Across both years, the full collection sits at 26 skins.
Are All Marvel Rivals Summer Skins Purchasable with Real Money?
No, not all of them are. Most summer skins are direct store purchases priced in Units, while others come from event pass progression. A few Wave 2 skins skip both and rely on Pop and Win gacha pulls instead. Hellfire Bay Beach hub events also hand out up to 2,500 free Units toward store costs.
Why Was Storm’s Summer Skin Upgraded?
NetEase upgraded Storm’s Wave 2 costume from its original Epic tier to Legendary just two days after launch. New effects and animations were added to match the higher rarity, including updated lobby and MVP animations. The upgrade came after fans criticized the initial quality compared to other heroes in the same wave.
When Do Marvel Rivals Summer Skins Leave the Shop?
Store-featured summer skins usually rotate out of the shop after about four weeks. That pattern has held across both 2025 waves and the 2026 releases so far. Event pass and gacha skins work differently, since they depend on your own progress rather than a fixed shop window, so they can stay accessible much longer.
