Marvel Rivals has gained a status for being one thing of an Overwatch clone, however builders NetEase Video games have a response to that: Marvel Rivals can also be Splatoon. Or at the very least it is going to be for a short while, as a brand new limited-time mode known as Jeff’s Winter Splash Competition is coming to Marvel Rivals subsequent week, which can give gamers a style of what it’s wish to play Nintendo’s colourful, kid-friendly shooter sequence.
Jeff’s Winter Splash Competition is a part of Marvel Rivals’ upcoming Winter Celebration occasion, which kicks off Dec. 20. The all-Jeffs-all-the-time mode challenges two groups of 4 to cowl a wintry map of their staff’s coloration of Jeff’s, uh, Joyful Splash. As an alternative of Inklings and Octolings, everybody will play because the beloved Jeff the Land Shark, taking pictures one another and spraying festive saliva to assert territory.
After all, that is Marvel Rivals, so anticipate loads of event-themed costumes — together with an cute winter coat and earmuffs for Jeff. Groot may even be capable of gown up like a Christmas tree, whereas Magik and Rocket Raccoon look learn to hit the slopes. Venom is bringing completely iced desserts for the vacation occasion.
Marvel and NetEase Video games additionally promise a “particular winter greeting card with presents from Jeff” and “just a few surprises” as a part of Marvel Rivals’ Winter Celebration, so fireplace it up subsequent week to see what digital presents your favourite land shark has beneath the Groot.
Marvel Rivals, which is free to play, is obtainable for PlayStation 5, Home windows PC, and Xbox Sequence X.
