In service of its live service ambitions, Marvel Rivals has been looking to a Nintendo favourite for inspiration. Beginning 20th December, ahead of the holiday season, NetEase is adding an all-new mode to its superhero sensation, where Jeff the Land Shark will be, well, engaging in a spot of Splatoon.

The seasonal mode will be available temporarily over the holidays, but don’t rule out a return if it proves popular. It’ll be flanked by new skins, including one which transforms Groot into a Christmas tree. Obvious, but brilliantly executed.

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The developer’s promising “other surprises” right through the promotional period, so make sure you’re logged in and interacting with the game during the holidays.

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