Marvel Rivals' Hawkeye Strikes Back At Enemies In New Imperial Protocol Cosmetic Skin

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must admit that the anticipation for Marvel Rivals has reached new heights with the unveiling of Hawkeye and the announcement of his Imperial Protocol skin. Having grown up with the Avengers, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia seeing these characters come to life in this incredible game. The fact that Hawkeye is not only a free-to-play character but also one of the first few to receive an Imperial Protocol skin makes it all the more enticing.


Over the last week, NetEase Games revealed their upcoming character – Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye. After building anticipation for several weeks, they finally unveiled him as the latest addition to their expanding roster. Similar to other characters like Captain America (Steve Rogers), The Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), Psylocke, and Moon Knight, Hawkeye will be accessible and free to play for everyone who starts playing the game on its release date.

In just a few days after unveiling the character, the developer has put the spotlight on “The Unmatched Sharpshooter” as part of their global countdown leading up to its release for consoles and PCs on December 6th, 2024. This means Hawkeye takes center stage in today’s news, offering players a sneak peek at the new Imperial Protocol cosmetic skins lineup. The character is among the initial few recipients of skins from this series.

There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the official Marvel Rivals social media platforms as the global release draws near in December. A large part of the excitement is due to recent character announcements, unveiling new maps, and the reveal of cosmetic skins for every launch character, such as Hawkeye.

In just 14 days, Marvel Rivals will welcome the unparalleled archery skills of Hawkeye! With a single arrow, Clint Barton never fails to hit his target. Gear up for an exciting adventure as you take on the role of this exceptional marksman!

— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) November 22, 2024

In the game, Hawkeye is among the initial characters granted an Imperial Protocol. A IGN interview disclosed that Black Panther, Captain America, and Mantis will also get skins from this series, which was previously unveiled online. The Galactic Fangs skin for Hawkeye, a highly anticipated item, will be accessible at launch during Season 0, Doom’s Rise. This skin is tied to the season’s storyline.

Based on what Jinghua, Marvel Rivals’ narrative designer, shared in an IGN interview, the Imperial Protocol cosmetic skin collection is essentially the seasonal story skins for Season 0. This series of skins is inspired by the idea of “Afrofuturism,” a blend of ancient African tribal elements with advanced, interstellar technology from the future. Since it’s been confirmed that the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda will be a new location in Marvel Rivals at launch, characters who are crucial to Season 0’s storyline will all receive skins themed around this concept. The interview also hinted that popular characters like Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Star-Lord will get an Imperial Protocol cosmetic skin, with more details on how to obtain them being revealed closer to the game’s launch.

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2024-11-22 10:43