My headset buzzed as Sentry bots swarmed the plaza and I realized I’d left the Hard mode closed off for weeks. You might have felt that pinch too — watching other players parade an Ultron costume that costs nothing but effort. I’m here to walk you through the fastest route to claim it before the clock runs out.
How to Get Free Ultron ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Skin in Marvel Rivals
If you’ve been in the PvE queue this week, you’ve probably noticed the new playlist sitting at the top. The mechanic is simple: Hard mode starts locked; you open access by clearing a single Normal match, then play Hard and defeat Ultron and his Sentry horde to claim the Avengers: Age of Ultron costume for Ultron.
Step-by-step:
- Complete one run of Avengers: Age of Ultron on Normal to make Hard available.
- Switch the playlist to Hard and beat Ultron (twice in a single game) to claim the Ultron costume.
I recommend teaming up in a party on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or mobile (Android/iOS) so you can coordinate who buys upgrades and who tanks aggro. If you play solo, pick a character you’re comfortable with and focus on consistent wave control rather than flashy plays.
Is the new Ultron ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ skin free in Marvel Rivals?
Yes. NetEase Games made the skin available at no monetary cost: you get it by completing the PvE on Hard difficulty. It’s a time-limited reward, so it’s effectively free only while the event is live.
Marvel Rivals Season 9: Avengers Age of Ultron Mode Explained
If you’ve tried the Blood Hunt PvE earlier this year, this mode will feel familiar. Avengers: Age of Ultron lets you pick from seven Avengers and fight through 11 phases against waves of Sentry bots, with Ultron returning twice during a single run.
The fight demands rhythm more than raw DPS: manage waves, spend upgrade points wisely, and keep Ultron from isolating you. Ultron’s patterns are predictable once you watch him move — his minions collapse like a line of dominos when you control choke points.
How long is the Avengers: Age of Ultron PvE mode in Marvel Rivals?
The event runs until August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC. If you want the Ultron costume, treat that date like a firm deadline — community guides, YouTube creators, and Discord groups will fill up with tips the week before it ends.
All Marvel Rivals Skins and Rewards in the Avengers: Age of Ultron PvE Mode
If you opened the rewards tab in the event menu, you’ll see the list laid out: Gallery Cards, Sprays, Emotes, Titles, and the Ultron costume as the marquee prize. Playing the mode repeatedly also nets Units and cosmetic extras that appear across your profile.
Here’s the full rewards table for quick reference:
| Requirement/Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| Clear Normal/Common difficulty for the first time | 200 Units and Avengers: Age of Ultron Gallery Card |
| Clear Hard difficulty for the first time | Ultron “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Costume and Path to Peace MVP for Ultron |
| Defeat 3,000 enemies | Avengers: Age of Ultron Spray |
| Clear 10 waves | Breaking the Strings Emote |
| Purchase 15 upgrades | Avengers: Age of Ultron Nameplate |
| As Thor, clear Hard difficulty | Spark of Life Title |
| As Hulk, clear Hard difficulty | Steel Smasher Title |
| As Captain America, clear Hard difficulty | Proof of Humanity Title |
| As Hawkeye, clear Hard difficulty | Unerring Aim Title |
| As Black Widow, clear Hard difficulty | Lethal Shadow Title |
| As Iron Man, clear Hard difficulty | Unmaker of Ultron Title |
| As Scarlet Witch, clear Hard difficulty | Core Crusher Title |
If you want a short playbook: queue with friends, pick complementary heroes (tank + ranged + crowd-control), buy upgrades that increase survivability first, and save concentrated damage for the two Ultron phases. It feels like finding a spare key under a doormat when the game hands you a free cosmetic for effort.
NetEase Games and Marvel put this in Season 9 to drive replay and social play — check community hubs on Discord and the Rivals subreddit for pairing tips and YouTube clips from creators who post strategy guides. Are you going to clear Hard before August 27 and claim that Ultron costume, or will you let someone else wear his face?