# NetEase upgrades Storm’s Marvel Rivals skin after player backlash

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/marvel-rivals-fans-get-furious-over-storm-skin-developer-responds/
- Published: 2026-08-13T15:04:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-13T21:12:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/marvel-rivals-storm-summer-skies-skin-backlash/
- Topics: Americas, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Storm’s skin was upgraded after player criticism.
- Its $16 price remains unchanged.
- NetEase promised more Legendary Storm outfits.

## Summary

NetEase upgraded Storm’s Sacred Skies summer outfit in Marvel Rivals from Epic to Legendary after players criticised its lower tier compared with the newly released beach-themed skins for Magik and Scarlet Witch. The reversal matters because fans saw the original classification as further evidence that Storm receives less premium content than other female characters.

The upgrade will be free and the skin will remain priced at $16, while gaining a new lobby animation, an updated MVP animation and enhanced visual effects for Storm’s ultimate ability. NetEase responded around 12 hours after the backlash and said more Legendary Storm costumes are planned, although it gave no dates; Storm had one Legendary outfit at the time, compared with six for Magik and five for Scarlet Witch.

## Coverage

- [Polygon: NetEase upgrades Storm’s Marvel Rivals skin after player backlash](https://www.polygon.com/marvel-rivals-storm-summer-skies-skin-backlash/)
- [GamesRadar+: Marvel Rivals devs respond to Storm summer skin controversy, promise to do better but say harassment "is not acceptable"](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-devs-respond-to-storm-summer-skin-controversy-promise-to-do-better-but-say-harassment-is-not-acceptable/)

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