You might call Marvel Rivals as an imitation of Overwatch, creator NetEase deserves praise for finding creative ways to engage its eager and dedicated audience. Introducing Lady Loki, a completely new skin for the current Strategist hero Loki, offering players a comics-accurate version of the Asgardian deity.
Not Hela, But Loki
Contrary to earlier fan speculation, the highly anticipated Lady Loki costume is not a skin for Hela. Instead, it is a full-on reskin of Loki himself, complete with fresh voiceover work. Based on the reveal trailer, Lady Loki retains all of Loki's core abilities: Mystical Missile, Deception, and his clone ability. The only change is her new appearance, designed to appeal to an audience more than ready to part with their Lattice.
A Look and Sound in Action
Here is a glimpse at Lady Loki in action, along with a sample of her new voiceover, courtesy of voice actor Abby Trott. It's worth noting Trott also voices Magik in Marvel Rivals.
The character's dialogue and onscreen presence bring a fresh energy to the familiar playstyle.
Opening the Door to Possibilities
Now that NetEase has opened the door with this gender-bent skin for Loki, the Marvel Rivals community is busy considering future possibilities. Popular ideas now range from:
- The character Gwenpool as the forthcoming Deadpool.
- Jane Foster as Thor.
- Spider-Gwen as Spider-Woman.
One pressing query is: Does NetEase have the courage to introduce more obscure variants, such as one-time Ms. Marvel Sharon Ventura as She-Thing? That will probably depend on player requests!
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.