While some may call Marvel Rivals as an imitation of Overwatch, creator NetEase earns credit for discovering creative ways to engage its eager and dedicated fanbase. Enter Lady Loki, a completely new outfit for the existing Strategist hero Loki, offering players a faithful to the comics depiction of the Norse trickster god(dess).
Despite some fan speculation, the previously teased Lady Loki costume is not a skin for Hela. Rather, it is a full-on reskin of Loki himself, featuring new voice lines. Based on the official preview, Lady Loki retains the full suite of Loki's core abilities: Mystical Missile, his trickery skill, and Doppelgänger. The sole difference is her new appearance, designed to captivate an audience eager to spend their in-game currency.
Below is a glimpse at Lady Loki in action, accompanied by a sample of her new voiceover, courtesy of voice actor Abby Trott. Notably Trott also voices Magik in Marvel Rivals.
The character's lines and visual flair bring a new dynamic to the well-known kit.
With NetEase has broken the seal with this gender-swapped skin for Loki, the Marvel Rivals community is busy considering similar swaps. Popular ideas now range from:
The big question is: Does NetEase have the courage to deliver more obscure variants, such as one-time Ms. Marvel Sharon Ventura as She-Thing? That will probably hinge on fan demand!
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.
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Jason Gutierrez
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