The Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Boldly Introduces its New Lady Loki Skin
While some may label Marvel Rivals as an Overwatch clone, creator NetEase earns praise for discovering creative ways to engage its unabashedly thirsty fanbase. Introducing Lady Loki, a brand-new costume for the existing Strategist hero Loki, offering players a faithful to the comics version of the Asgardian deity.
A Reskin of Loki, Not Hela
Despite some predictions and fears, the previously teased Lady Loki costume is definitely not a skin for Hela. Rather, it is a full-on visual overhaul of Loki himself, featuring new voice lines. Based on the reveal trailer, Lady Loki retains all of Loki's signature powers: Mystical Missile, his trickery skill, and his clone ability. The sole difference is her striking new look, tailored to appeal to an segment of fans eager to part with their in-game currency.
Hearing and Seeing Lady Loki
Here is a look at Lady Loki on the battlefield, accompanied by a taste of her VO, courtesy of voice actor Abby Trott. Notably Trott also voices Magik in Marvel Rivals.
Her dialogue and onscreen presence add a new dynamic to the familiar kit.
Opening the Door to Possibilities
With NetEase has opened the door with this gender-bent skin for Loki, the Marvel Rivals community is already speculating about similar swaps. Fan suggestions now include:
- The character Gwenpool as the upcoming Deadpool.
- Jane Foster as the God of Thunder.
- Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman.
One pressing query is: Does NetEase have the courage to introduce less mainstream alternate versions, such as one-time Ms. Marvel Sharon Ventura as She-Thing? That will probably depend on fan demand!
When to Get the Skin
The Lady Loki skin will be available in Marvel Rivals from January 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. PST until January 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. PST.
