This guide compiles every reliable way to secure free skins in Marvel Rivals and shows exactly how to claim them. Rewards rotate frequently, so time-limited options may close quickly. The steps below are grounded in recent in‑game menus and officially documented promotions as of early September 2025.

Snapshot of what you can claim now (September 2025):

  • Code: prt4qpdnxht — Doctor Strange “Master of Black Magic” (distributed via Nvidia GeForce, redeemable by all players in-game). Codes are limited-time.
  • PlayStation freebies: Scarlet Spider (Spider-Man) is free on PS5 via the Add-ons page. PS Plus members can also claim the Season 0 bundle: Peni Parker “VEN#m,” a themed MVP animation, spray, nameplate, and 300 Chrono Tokens.
  • Battle Pass (free track): Symbiote Flora (Groot) and Symbiote Raccoon (Rocket) — each costs 400 Chrono Tokens from the free pass pages in the current season.
  • Competitive reward: “Emerald Blade” (Blade) — awarded after the season if you reach Gold at any point during the season.
  • Events and Codex: Galacta’s Gift provides a Costume Coin redeemable for one skin from a fixed pool; the current Codex free track grants “Symbiote‑Thing” (The Thing).
  • Twitch Drops: Season 3’s Mantis “Will of Galacta” campaign ended September 5, 2025; expect new drops in future rotations.

Notable expired codes: nwarh4k3xqy (Iron Man Model 42) and HEREISTHETHING (The Thing Unlimited via Marvel Unlimited sign-up) are no longer active.


1. Redeem a one-time code in-game

Step 1

Open Settings from the main menu and select Bundle Code, then paste your code exactly into the field and submit. Codes typically aren’t case‑sensitive, but copy‑pasting avoids typos and hidden spaces. If a code is active, the game shows a preview of the reward before delivery to your account. Enter the current Doctor Strange code while it’s valid.

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Check new/expired codes

Step 2

Confirm the reward preview and finalize redemption to grant the item to your inventory immediately. If you see an “invalid” or “expired” message, the code has closed and cannot be reactivated. Try re‑entering without spaces if you pasted from a chat or web page. When successful, the skin should appear with no extra steps.

Step 3

Equip the skin by going to Heroes, selecting the character, and opening Costume to choose the new look. Some rewards may route to an in‑game Inbox first; if so, claim them there before equipping. If the cosmetic doesn’t show, restart the game and recheck the hero’s Costume tab.


2. Claim platform freebies (PlayStation)

Step 1

Open the PlayStation Store on PS5, search for Marvel Rivals, and switch to the Add‑ons tab to claim free items. Grab the Scarlet Spider (Spider‑Man) add‑on, and if you have PS Plus, claim the Season 0 bundle. The bundle includes a Peni Parker “VEN#m” costume, a themed MVP animation, a spray, a nameplate, and 300 Chrono Tokens.

Step 2

Launch Marvel Rivals on the same PSN account to sync entitlements and deliver add-ons to your inventory. If items don’t appear, verify the add-on shows “Purchased” on the Store, then restart the game. Regional store availability can vary, so confirm you’re browsing your primary region.


3. Earn Twitch Drops during active campaigns

Step 1

Link your game profile to your Twitch account and verify Drops are enabled. Use Twitch’s Inventory page to check progress and eligibility during official campaigns. The previous Season 3 Mantis “Will of Galacta” drop ended September 5, 2025; monitor announcements for new rotations.

Step 2

Watch participating creators while logged into Twitch and meet the watch‑time requirement shown on the campaign panel. Claim each reward in your Twitch Inventory as it becomes available; unclaimed items won’t deliver. Leave your game closed until after you’ve clicked “Claim” on Twitch to avoid missed syncs.

Step 3

Reopen Marvel Rivals to trigger delivery, then check your Inbox and the relevant hero’s Costume tab. Drops can take several minutes to process after claiming on Twitch. If nothing arrives, relink accounts and repeat a short viewing session (5–10 minutes) to force a fresh sync.


4. Use the free Battle Pass track and Chrono Tokens

Step 1

Open the Battle Pass and review the free track pages for skins that cost Chrono Tokens instead of premium currency. The free track rotates per season and includes high‑value cosmetics you can unlock purely by playing. Note the token cost so you can plan your mission grind efficiently.

Step 2

Complete daily and weekly missions to earn Chrono Tokens from gameplay. You can also convert Lattice into tokens, but that is a paid route; the free path relies on consistent mission completion. Track your token total in the pass so you don’t miss seasonal deadlines.

  • Prioritize missions you can complete in quick, repeatable modes.
  • Check pass pages first to avoid overspending on non‑skin items.

Step 3

Purchase the season’s free‑track skins—currently Symbiote Flora (Groot) and Symbiote Raccoon (Rocket), each priced at 400 Chrono Tokens—before the season ends. The free track closes at season rollover, and those specific pass rewards won’t remain available unless reissued by the developer later. Confirm the “free” label on the page to avoid premium‑tier items by mistake.


5. Complete limited-time events and Codex rewards

Step 1

Open the Events menu to track active campaigns such as Galacta’s Gift and the current Codex. Event panels list objectives, timers, and reward tracks at a glance. Plan play sessions around tasks that give the most event currency per minute.

Review active events

Step 2

Earn and claim the Costume Coin from Galacta’s Gift, then redeem it for one skin from the event’s preset pool. The coin acts as a one‑time token—spend it carefully after previewing each option. If you prefer a specific hero, check their profile for any event skins that are purchasable directly.

Step 3

Claim free-track Codex rewards as you progress; the current rotation grants “Symbiote‑Thing” (The Thing). Free tracks don’t require purchases, but they do expire, so avoid end‑of‑event backlogs. If the claim button remains greyed out, complete the required Codex milestones first.


6. Reach Gold in Competitive for the seasonal skin

Step 1

Queue into Competitive and aim to hit Gold rank at any point during the season. Your highest achieved rank counts, so you don’t have to hold Gold at the end. Play with a flexible hero pool so you can fill and maintain a steady win rate.

  • Warm up in Quick Play to stabilize aim and awareness.
  • Use voice or pings to coordinate ult timings and counters.

Step 2

Collect the reward at season wrap—distribution typically occurs on day one of the following season. For Season 3, the reward is “Emerald Blade” (Blade). If your Competitive panel shows Gold in “Highest Achieved,” you’re set; the skin will unlock automatically after the handover.


7. Unlock evergreen Heroic Journey skins

Step 1

Open Heroic Journey to view permanent achievement tracks and their point thresholds. These challenges don’t expire, so they’re ideal for steady progress between events. Focus on objectives aligned with your mains to reduce grind time.

Browse all achievements

Step 2

Earn 200 points to unlock Storm “Ivory Breeze” and 400 points for Star‑Lord “Jovial Star.” Tasks range from match completions to hero‑specific goals; prioritize ones you naturally achieve during regular play. Claim each milestone reward from the Journey panel as soon as the button activates.


Troubleshooting: claimed items not showing up

Step 1

Fully restart the game client to re‑establish a server connection and refresh entitlements. On handhelds like Steam Deck, ensure the game didn’t suspend offline—quit to desktop and relaunch. After logging back in, check your Inbox and the hero’s Costume tab.

Step 2

For Twitch Drops, confirm you clicked “Claim” in your Twitch Inventory, then wait a few minutes and reopen the game. If needed, unlink and relink accounts to force a new entitlement handshake. Watch another few minutes on a Drops‑enabled stream to retrigger delivery.

Step 3

For codes, re‑enter the string without spaces; codes usually aren’t case‑sensitive, but expired codes will not redeem. If you pasted from a chat or social post, remove trailing punctuation. Check the reward preview appears before you confirm redemption.

Example: prt4qpdnxht

Step 4

Verify platform and region constraints for store add‑ons (e.g., PS‑only freebies will not deliver on PC). Cross‑progression policies may change, but console‑exclusive items typically require logging into the same platform to sync. If entitlements still don’t apply, contact platform support with your transaction/add‑on history.


Free cosmetics in Marvel Rivals come from a handful of predictable sources—codes, platform add‑ons, Twitch Drops, events, Ranked, and evergreen achievements. Check for new campaigns weekly so you don’t miss time‑boxed skins.