Marvel Rivals

Path to Doomsday was Marvel Rivals’ biggest crossover addition: The Avengers mode launched on April 30, then expanded through Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame chapters in October. Nightcrawler joined the roster on November 12, while Hellfire Bay Beach added a full social hub with fishing, events, and beach activities.

• Path to Doomsday: The crossover grew into a multi-chapter battle against Ultron, Thanos, and the Avengers.

  • The Avengers: Launched the crossover with Avengers and Loki-themed content.
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron: Added an Avengers Tower defense mode against Ultron.
  • Avengers: Infinity War: Introduced 12-player, six-duo-squad battles for control of the Infinity Stones.
  • Avengers: Endgame: Added a Thanos battle with a free Captain America costume reward.

• Roster expansion: Nine heroes joined Marvel Rivals: Rogue, Deadpool, Elsa Bloodstone, White Fox, Black Cat, Devil Dinosaur, Jubilee, The Hood, and Nightcrawler.

• Seasons and battlefields: Sins of Alchemax and The Mystery of Thebes launched as major seasonal updates, adding new progression and combat spaces.

  • Lower Manhattan and Alchemax Headquarters: Expanded the futuristic 2099 setting and later entered the 18v18 mode.
  • Thebes: Added an Egyptian ruin arena built around Celestial technology.
  • The Godbomb: Added a new battle pass alongside Gorr the God Butcher.
  • God Quarry: Introduced a Domination map and a limited-time Quick Match variant.

• Systems and combat: The Revamped Team-Up System added new abilities and character banter, while Regenerative Shields created a new health type. Chain-CC Protection System reduced extended stun-locks, ultimate charge generation was broadly reduced, and Black Widow and Scarlet Witch received major reworks.

• Modes and events: Blood Hunt introduced a vampire-hunting PvE mode with gear upgrades and Nightmare progression to Floor 300. Death of Apocalypse, Hellfire Bay Beach, The Acts of Kurt Wagner, and All Hallows’ Glow added substantial seasonal activities and reward tracks.

Marvel Rivals launched at 00:00 UTC on December 6, 2024, which was December 5 in North American Pacific time. Its first catalog year brought new heroes, maps and cross-progression, culminating in Season 5.

• Heroes: Gambit joined in November 2025, following Daredevil, Angela and Phoenix earlier in the year.
• Maps: Times Square arrived as a non-combat map, while Klyntar additions included Celestial Husk and the Throne of Knull Domination map.
• Marvel Zombies: The PvE mode launched in October 2025, offering a different way to play alongside the competitive modes.
• Cross-progression: Full account linking became available in November, allowing supported progress to be shared across platforms.
• Seasonal content: Battle passes and an anniversary celebration added costumes, activities and rewards throughout the year.