Look, let's be honest: the PVP shooter Marvel Rivals is shaking things up. On the 12th, they kicked off Season 8.5, the second half of Season 8, titled 'Sins of Alchemax,' and brought in a heavy hitter. Cyclops, the legendary leader of the X-Men and a fan favourite, has joined the roster as a Duelist-class dealer. You can dive into the game and start blasting right now.

True to his comic book roots, Cyclops packs quite a punch with abilities like Optic Blast, Condensed Beam, and Ricochet Power. When you trigger his ultimate, he releases all energy constraints, unleashing an optic explosion that effectively wipes out anything unlucky enough to be in his path. Alongside him comes a new 18v18 mode, 'Bounty Annihilation,' set on the new exclusive map, 'Kunlun Dragon Arena.'

To celebrate the proper start of summer, the Rivals Summer Festival is also hitting the scene. Starting after the update on the 18th, players can snag daily login rewards. They are also dropping some fresh swimwear skins for the heroes and opening up 'Hellfire Bay,' a social hub perfect for snapping those holiday photos. From June 12 to 26, you can also grab seasonal skins from 2025, including last year's swimwear collection.

In a cheeky move to boost the scene, the devs are introducing a new programme allowing players, esports organisations, and content creators to host their own tournaments. They have set up an official portal for guidance and applications, promising to back the community as they run these grassroots events.

For the finer details on the latest Marvel Rivals update, you can head over to their official website.