In Marvel Rivals, the production team worked closely with Marvel Games to modify and create an expansive background story and world that suited the game's team-based PvP gameplay. The "Imperial Protocol" series of original skins are the embodiment of these efforts and will be launched in early December 2024 in conjunction with the game's first season, S0.

-- Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-behind-the-imperial-protocol-series-of-cosmetic-skins-debuting-in-season-zero-ign-first