Marvel Rivals

Peni Parker: The Freshman Bundle launched on May 21, 2026, bringing a new character and several themed bundles to *Marvel Rivals*. This update also introduced Devil Dinosaur and Black Cat as new playable heroes, alongside a significant crossover mode called Path to Doomsday featuring the Avengers and Loki.

• New Heroes:
  • Devil Dinosaur joined the roster on May 15, 2026.
  • Black Cat was introduced on April 17, 2026.
  • White Fox and Elsa Bloodstone also joined earlier in the window.
• New Gameplay Modes:
  • Path to Doomsday launched on April 30, 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting crossover event.
  • The Clobberin' Club opened for 1v1 battles on January 29, 2026.
• Seasonal Events:
  • Season 8: Sins of Alchemax kicked off on May 15, 2026, featuring new missions and rewards.
  • The Savage Adventure event on May 21, 2026, allowed players to earn exclusive costumes.
• Balance Changes:
  • Loki's cooldown for his mind-control ability was increased from 8 seconds to 15 seconds.
  • Several characters received significant stat adjustments, including buffs and nerfs across various abilities.

• New Features:
  • An All-New Album System was introduced on March 20, 2026, allowing players to capture and share their moments.
  • Gold Rank Rewards were updated to include an exclusive Devil Dinosaur costume for players who reached Gold rank or above.

Marvel Rivals officially released on December 6, 2024, launching as a free-to-play game with all heroes unlocked. This first year since launch saw significant additions, including new heroes like Gambit and Daredevil, alongside innovative maps such as Times Square and Klyntar - Celestial Husk.

• New Heroes:
  • Gambit joined the roster on November 14, 2025.
  • Daredevil was added on October 10, 2025.
  • Angela and Phoenix also made their debuts earlier in the year on September 12 and July 11, 2025, respectively.

• New Maps:
  • Times Square was introduced as a non-combat map on November 14, 2025.
  • The Klyntar - Celestial Husk map launched on July 11, 2025, along with the new Domination map Klyntar - Throne of Knull on August 21, 2025.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • An all-new PvE mode, Marvel Zombies, launched on October 23, 2025.
  • A comprehensive cross-progression account linking feature became available on November 14, 2025.

• Battle Passes:
  • Season 1 Battle Pass returned for a limited time from November 27 to December 11, 2025.
  • Season 3 Battle Pass, featuring ten new heroic costumes, was introduced on July 11, 2025.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Marvel Rivals Anniversary Celebration kicked off on November 27, 2025, marking the game's first year with various in-game activities and rewards.