Mantis is getting a beach-ready “Oceanic Harmony” skin as part of Marvel Rivals’ Summer Special Vol. 2 Event Pass. The limited-time pass brings three swimsuit outfits, a stack of cosmetic rewards, and—importantly for collectors—Mantis’ legendary-tier costume with new visual effects and palette variants.

Availability and how the pass works

The Summer Special Vol. 2 Event Pass goes live on September 18 at 2:00 AM PT. Progression is XP-based: play matches to move through a set of pages with 21 total rewards split across free and premium tracks. There’s no daily cap this time, so you can clear the pass at your own pace—even in a single grind session if you want.

  • Total rewards: 21 across free and premium tracks
  • Track split: 13 free rewards, 8 premium rewards
  • Purchase timing: you can upgrade to premium at any point; progress carries over and previously passed premium items become claimable
  • Post-event access: if you’ve purchased the pass, you retain access to claim its rewards after the event ends

Where Mantis fits in

Mantis: Oceanic Harmony is the anchor reward on the final page of the premium track. Beyond the costume itself, the pass includes a Mantis-themed spray, nameplate, emote, and MVP animation on the way to the finish. The skin features bespoke Ultimate VFX and multiple color palettes; this is also the first Event Pass where all three featured outfits include palette variants.

What else is in Summer Special Vol. 2

  • Human Torch: Sunny Sizzler (premium track, first page)
  • The Thing: Rocky Tide (free track; obtainable by playing through the pass)

Separately from the pass, additional swimsuit legendaries for The Punisher and Invisible Woman are slated to hit the in-game shop on September 18 at 7:00 PM PT for 2,200 Units each.

Cost, currency, and value

Pricing for Summer Special Vol. 2 hasn’t been officially confirmed. Community expectation pegs the premium upgrade at 990 Lattice ($9.99), similar to recent event passes, but treat that as speculation until the in-game listing appears. Historically, Event Passes in Rivals have offered strong cosmetic value relative to individual legendary shop purchases—here you’re getting one legendary (Mantis) plus two additional themed outfits and a suite of cosmetics.

How to unlock Mantis quickly

  • Upgrade to the premium track once the event is live.
  • Play matchmade games to earn XP; there are no hero- or role-specific missions gating progress.
  • Push through to the final page to claim Oceanic Harmony; the intervening Mantis cosmetics unlock along the way.
  • Tip: with no daily XP limit, concentrated play sessions are efficient; you can also wait to buy premium until you’re close to the end, then retro-claim the premium rewards you’ve passed.

What the Oceanic Harmony skin looks like

The design leans into a bright, sea-life motif. Expect a soft green and yellow palette, a translucent jellyfish-inspired jacket, and summery accessories: star accents across the face, a small blue fish necklace, and oversized sunglasses that visually play with Mantis’ antennae. The look reads more “beach day with nature vibes” than overtly flashy, and community reaction has highlighted the updated hair styling and overall polish versus earlier Mantis skins.

Gameplay impact (and recent tune-ups)

As with all Rivals cosmetics, Oceanic Harmony is visual-only. Separate from the event, Season 4 includes a buff to Mantis’ Ultimate ability, while The Thing and Human Torch were largely untouched in the same window. In coordinated play, Mantis continues to pair well with control-heavy partners (Loki remains a standout), and The Thing serves as a sturdy counter-pick to high-mobility duelists like Angela.

Free-to-play path

If you’re skipping the premium upgrade, The Thing’s Rocky Tide skin is available on the free track—reachable simply by playing enough matches to hit its reward slot. You’ll still collect sprays, nameplates, and other free cosmetics from the event’s first two pages along the way.

Timeline and what to expect next

While the publisher hasn’t posted an end date, recent Summer Special events have run for about a month; plan for a similar window. Because you keep access to the pass after it ends if you’ve purchased it, there’s less pressure to claim every premium reward by the final day—but you will want to secure the upgrade during the live window.

Bottom line: if Mantis is in your rotation or you’ve been waiting for a cleaner, more character-true look, Oceanic Harmony is the one to target. The Event Pass structure makes it straightforward to earn, and the absence of a daily cap turns it into a simple question of how many matches you want to stack in a night.