X-Men ‘97 Is Getting an Official Crossover Coming This Week
Marvel Rivals, NetEase Games’ live-service action game, is hosting an official crossover with Disney+’s acclaimed X-Men ‘97 animated series, kicking off this week. The collaboration was first teased during the announcement of the game’s Season 9.5 roadmap in early August, which included cryptic references to X-Men ‘97 cosmetics arriving on September 4. Developer NetEase kept the specific details of the crossover confidential for several weeks, building anticipation among the player community.
The crossover introduces two new character skins inspired by the beloved animated series. The cosmetics are designed for Rogue and Gambit, the iconic mutant couple featured prominently in X-Men ‘97. The skins faithfully recreate the characters’ distinctive appearances and design from the Disney+ series, bringing the animation’s distinctive retro aesthetic directly into Marvel Rivals’ gameplay experience.
While X-Men ‘97’s second season has already concluded, this gaming collaboration ensures the franchise remains active and visible across entertainment mediums. The crossover exemplifies Marvel’s broader strategy of leveraging its intellectual properties across multiple platforms and mediums, particularly capitalizing on X-Men ‘97’s renewed cultural prominence and dedicated fanbase. For Marvel Rivals players, the event represents another seasonal update in the game’s ongoing live-service model, similar to other licensed cosmetic collaborations the title has featured.