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Marvel Rivals Version 20260521 Patch Notes
Greetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on May 21st, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play! Here's what's coming your way: All-New Content New In Store - Peni Parker - Peni Parker: The Freshman Bundle - Daredevil - Shadowed Start Limited...
Steam News
Best characters to learn Marvel Rivals: Vanguard, Duelists, and Strategists
For players new to Marvel Rivals, here are the best choices to learn each character role.
Dot Esports
Cyclops is finally cool thanks to X-Men '97, Cosmic Invasion, and Marvel Rivals
Awesome portrayals of Cyclops in movies and games have made the X-Men character cool again ahead of his reappearance in Avengers: Doomsday
Polygon
All Marvel Rivals achievements and rewards
Tick them off.
Dot Esports
5 Villains Marvel Rivals needs to add to the roster
Villains are some of the most iconic Marvel Comics characters, but aren't yet in Marvel Rivals.
Dot Esports
Marvel Rivals Fan Finds Busted Devil Dino Ult Exploit
Devil Dinosaur has only been available for a few days, but one Marvel Rivals fan has already found a deadly ult exploit.
TheGamer
Marvel Rivals Season 8 Balance Update Reveals Major Hero Changes
Marvel Rivals just kicked off Season 8 by introducing some hero balance changes to shake up the metagame. The latest round of balance adjustments for Marvel Rivals brought some buffs to Duelists such as Iron Fist and Spider-Man, along with some targeted nerfs for Invisible Woman and Vanguard...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals Season 8 Balance Update Reveals Major Hero Changes
Alongside the arrival of Devil Dinosaur, Marvel Rivals makes some key balance adjustments to some of the game's most popular Heroes.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals: How To Play Devil Dinosaur (Abilities, Ultimate, Tips & Tricks)
Devil Dinosaur is one of the most intimidating characters to be added to Marvel Rivals yet, but his abilities reflect not just a fierce creature, but also a protector of allies. For Season 8, Devil Dinosaur is the first pure Vanguard added in some time, marking him as a crucial component of any...
Steam News
Stories from making Marvel Rivals
NetEase Games Publishing and Marketing Lead Yachen Bian and Marvel Games Executive Producer Danny Koo discuss the experience of making Marvel Rivals.
Game Developer
How to get Marvel Rivals Twitch drops
Including all currently available rewards.
Dot Esports
HD Texture Pack Feature Optimization
Greetings, Rivals! Thank you for your continued support of Marvel Rivals. We are pleased to announce that the High/Low-Resolution Resource Pack feature is now available. This feature uses the DLC mechanism to distinguish between the high-resolution and low-resolution resource packs for the game. On...
Steam News
Overwatch Just Handed Marvel Rivals a Win on a Silver Platter
Despite Marvel Rivals being dominated by Overwatch lately, Blizzard’s latest fumble could be just what NetEase needs to get back in the fight.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals: All Season 8 Buffs & Nerfs Explained
The latest Season of Marvel Rivals is taking some big swings regarding how characters are balanced, with fewer systemic changes and more direct buffs and nerfs for particular heroes. With the "Sins of Alchemax" Season introducing characters like Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops, the inclusion of these...
Steam News
Even For Marvel Rivals, The New Skimpy Magneto Skin Is Crazy Work
The Untamed Overlord skin literally frames his bulge
Kotaku
Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know what's more surprising
Marvel Rivals season 8 has begun and with it comes a new battle pass, patch notes, and a massive T.rex known as Devil Dinosaur. This dino is complete with seven passives, a shield, and a massive red laser beam, just as the cherry on top. But do you know what's better than a huge red T.rex? A bunch...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know what's more surprising
It can't see you if you stay completely still.
PC Gamer
Marvel Rivals' New Magneto Skin Is The Most Gooner Yet
Who cares anymore? Here's Magneto's bulge in Marvel Rivals.
TheGamer
Marvel Rivals test players make historic discovery: Devil Dinosaur is too big to fit in the flarkin' maps
He head too big for he got damn maps
Steam News
Marvel Rivals test players make historic discovery: Devil Dinosaur is too big to fit in the flarkin' maps
He head too big for he got damn maps
GamesRadar
Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Is So Big He Literally Can’t Fit In Parts Of The Map
Devil Dinosaur has a big head and little arms
Kotaku
Marvel Rivals Season 8 roadmap: All upcoming events, skins, and Alchemax Headquarters map
New map incoming, battle pass, and cosmetics.
Dot Esports
Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Patch Notes - Season 8 Begins!
Greetings, Rivals! Welcome to Season 8! Join us as we witness the heartfelt reunion of two best friends and the fiery return of true lovers across the Timestream Entanglement. The update begins on May 15th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours. All-New Content New...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals Version 20260515 Balance Post
The ground is shaking, Rivals! Season 8 is here, and the King of the Monster Kingdom has officially stomped onto the battlefield. While Devil Dinosaur is busy tearing up the frontline, our balance team has been hard at work tuning up the rest of the roster. Emma Frost is getting a royal boost to...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals Goes Wild with Ferocious New Character in Season 8 on PS5
Devil Dinosaur joins the fight. The latest addition to the ever-expanding roster of Marvel Rivals is almost here, and it's not your typical superhero. Devil Dinosaur is Season 8's first new playable character, and he's something a little different: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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Marvel Rivals Season 8 release time in your time zone
Marvel Rivals Season 8 is coming on May 15 with Devil Dinosaur, a new vanguard who loves to bite. Here's when it will be released in your time zone.
Polygon
Marvel Rivals Fans Don't Want Devil Dinosaur Without Moon Girl
Likely due to her age, Moon Girl isn't going to be playable in Marvel Rivals, but Devil Dinosaur will be.
TheGamerMarvel Rivals Season 8 Begins on May 15th With Devil Dinosaur; Cyclops Set for Mid-Season
Cyclops might receive aid from an unlikely but absolutely adorable ally in a predicament that we're very curious to learn more about.
GamingBolt
Marvel Rivals Season 8 will add Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops
The Sins of Alchemax chapter will bring together the leader of the X-Men and the delightful tandem of a girl and her dinosaur.
ShacknewsMarvel Rivals Teases Cyclops & Devil Dinosaur For Season 8
Marvel Rivals teases Devil Dinosaur is coming to the game for Season 8, but did a better job of teasing Cyclops, who arrives later
Bleeding Cool Games
Playing Forza Horizon 6 Early Gets Modder Banned For 7,973 Years
Also: Devil Dinosaur comes to Marvel Rivals and Alan Wake comes to Phasmophobia
Kotaku
Marvel Rivals Confirms Two New Heroes for Season 8
NetEase Games reveals a pair of new heroes that will be joining the roster of Marvel Rivals in Season 8, which is set to begin very soon.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals season 8 adds Devil Dinosaur in major update
Obscure Marvel superhero Devil Dinosaur is joining Marvel Rivals in season 8, which launches on May 15, NetEase Games confirms.
Polygon
Marvel Rivals Season 8 Release Time: When Do Cyclops & Devil Dinosaur Come Out?
Want to know when Season 8 of Marvel Rivals goes live? Here is the exact release time for the Sins of Alchemax update.
Game Rant
Cyclops, Devil Dinosaur join Marvel Rivals for Season 8: Sins of Alchemax this week
Another new season of Marvel Rivals is upon us, and this one is straight up prehistoric. Season eight of Rivals brings about the arrival of one of the game's most ridiculous characters yet: Devil Dinosaur. Joining the existing roster with Rocket Raccoon and Jeff the Land Shark, this game is getting...
Destructoid
Marvel Rivals’ Cyclops Can’t Be Any More Like Blade Than He Already Is
The leader of the X-Men is expected to come to Marvel Rivals in Season 8, but when he debuts, he hopefully won’t resemble the Daywalker.
Game Rant
Overwatch is Just 3 Steps Away From Putting the Final Nail in Marvel Rivals' Coffin
With Overwatch delivering win after win lately, it’s easier than ever to picture a world where the gap becomes too big for Marvel Rivals to traverse.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals ranks, distribution, and competitive explained
Here's everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals ranks, including how competitive mode works and the Season 7.5 ranked rewards.
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Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events
We have all the information on current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events so you never miss out on competing for those cosmic rewards.
PCGamesN
Marvel Rivals Hit With Mixed Reviews On Steam In Season 7
Recent Steam reviews for Marvel Rivals are mixed, with complaints about how the game is performing with its ballooning file size.
TheGamer
Marvel Rivals Players Can Snag a Free Skin, but There’s a Catch
Marvel Rivals players can currently claim a free skin for trickster god Loki, but there's a bit of a catch.
Game Rant
Marvel Rivals’ special Avengers mode is lazy, unbalanced, and just not very fun to play
I was pretty excited to play the new MCU Avengers-themed mode in Marvel Rivals to celebrate the movie's 14th anniversary, but after just a couple of games, I'm completely done with it. NetEase Games advertised the new Path to Doomsday: The Avengers mode in Marvel Rivals as an asymmetric PvP...
Destructoid
You Can Get A Free Marvel Rivals Skin Just In Time For The New Avengers Mode
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is marching toward Doomsday, its upcoming Avengers sequel, and Marvel Rivals is starting the countdown with a new Avengers mode alongside a free skin for Loki. Subscribers to Disney Plus can claim their free Loki skin by visiting the website and scrolling to their...
GameSpot
Marvel Rivals' Free Emma Frost Skin Gets Redesigned After Complaints
Emma Frost's Hellfire Gala skin has been redesigned ahead of its release, improving the cape and the overall silhouette.
TheGamerMarvel Rivals launches Avengers crossover event with new Path to Doomsday mode
The post Marvel Rivals launches Avengers crossover event with new Path to Doomsday mode appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
Best Blood Hunt Moon Knight build in Marvel Rivals
The Blood Hunt gameplay mode has a limited selection of heroes you can play as, but the abilities of each character are expanded upon, giving you plenty of options to choose from in Marvel Rivals. One of the best heroes you can suit up as is Moon Knight, as long as you outfit him with the best...
DestructoidMarvel Rivals Reveals Path to Doomsday PvP Mode With A Stylish Trip Down Memory Lane
The trailer for NetEase’s hero shooter is a very welcome blast from a glorious past… with a few twists thrown in to keep it interesting.
GamingBolt
Marvel Rivals Version 20260430 Patch Notes
Greetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on April 30th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play! Here's what's coming your way: All-New Content The Avengers Cinematic Crossover All-New Mode - Path to Doomsday: The Avengers Chapter 1 of the...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals recreates iconic first Avengers film in special new PvP mode this week
The 14th anniversary of the first Avengers movie is upon us. Yeah, I know. Gross. If you'll allow me to shake off the aches and pains of that realization, I'm excited to share that Marvel Rivals' new asymmetric PvP mode launching tomorrow may be the perfect way to celebrate the memories of the...
Destructoid
Marvel Rivals Event Giving Players Extra Chrono Tokens
Marvel Rivals is about to host another Chrono-Rush event. This upcoming Marvel Rivals event will run from April 30 to May 15 and will give players extra Chrono Tokens at the end of a match and temporarily remove the cap on how many Chrono Tokens players can earn overall.
Steam News
Marvel Rivals Event Giving Players Extra Chrono Tokens
An upcoming Marvel Rivals event is going to give players a ton of extra Chrono Tokens for a limited-time.
Game Rant
What is Precision Damage in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt?
In Blood Hunt, there are many different ways to build up and enhance your character's stats in Marvel Rivals. Many of these features aren't available in regular gameplay, as is the case with Precision Damage, so you likely don't know what they mean. Understanding what each stat you can build up...
Steam News
What is Precision Damage in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt?
In Blood Hunt, there are many different ways to build up and enhance your character's stats in Marvel Rivals. Many of these features aren't available in regular gameplay, as is the case with Precision Damage, so you likely don't know what they mean. Understanding what each stat you can build up...
Destructoid
Hasbro reveals first line of Marvel Rivals action figures: Punisher, Jeff, Luna Snow, and more
The first waves of Hasbro's figures go on sale throughout the next few weeks.
Dot Esports
What is Output Boost in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt?
The character upgrade system in Blood Hunt is fairly complex, offering lots of different ways to enhance your hero's skills in Marvel Rivals. There are lots of terms you likely aren't familiar with under the upgrade section, including Output Boost. Since this feature isn't one that's typically part...
Destructoid
Best characters in Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals
Vampires have taken over the city, and it's up to you to put a stop to them in the Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals. Before you can dive in, you have to select who you want to brave this deadly battle as. Only a select group of heroes is available in this mode, and some are much better suited for...
Destructoid
Aleks Le, The Voice Of Dardevil In Marvel Rivals, Cast As Mark In Invincible VS
Aleks Le replaces Steve Yeun as the voice of Mark Grayson in Invincible VS, and fans seem to love it.
TheGamer
How to unlock and defeat Kingpin hidden boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
There are plenty of formidable foes waiting to take you on in the Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals. One of them, though, is a hidden boss you can only face after checking off a series of very specific requirements. Taking on this special opponent is crucial for unlocking one of the main event...
Destructoid
How to beat Dracula boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt PvE mode is all about vampires in Marvel Rivals, so it seems quite fitting that one of the most formidable foes you have to face is Dracula himself. Dracula is one of the endgame bosses, so he's quite a tough guy to beat. Every boss you encounter around the vampire-infested city is...
Steam News
How to beat Dracula boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt PvE mode is all about vampires in Marvel Rivals, so it seems quite fitting that one of the most formidable foes you have to face is Dracula himself. Dracula is one of the endgame bosses, so he's quite a tough guy to beat. Every boss you encounter around the vampire-infested city is...
Destructoid
Hasbro's first Marvel Rivals action figures are now up for pre-order, including that awesome Punisher
Punisher and Moon Knight are available to pre-order ahead of a September release, weighing in at $34.99 each.
GamesRadar
How to beat Capwolf boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
One of the many foes you'll encounter while fighting your way through the endless vampire swarm that's taken over the city in Marvel Rivals is Capwolf. Each boss you encounter is unique, which means it can be tricky to figure out how to beat them. Capwolf is the very first boss you'll find in the...
Steam News
How to beat Capwolf boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
One of the many foes you'll encounter while fighting your way through the endless vampire swarm that's taken over the city in Marvel Rivals is Capwolf. Each boss you encounter is unique, which means it can be tricky to figure out how to beat them. Capwolf is the very first boss you'll find in the...
Destructoid
How to play Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals
Dracula, his vampire army, and a few other imposing bosses have stormed the city in Marvel Rivals, and it's up to you to put a stop to the chaos. To do so, you must navigate through the special PvE Blood Hunt event. This event is massive, with a lot to learn about and work through if you want to...
Destructoid
How to get Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt has arrived, so it's time to dive into action and get to work defending the city from swarms of deadly vampires and imposing bosses in Marvel Rivals. To earn the most exclusive prize featured in the event, you need to collect lots of Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards. This special...
Steam News
How to get Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt has arrived, so it's time to dive into action and get to work defending the city from swarms of deadly vampires and imposing bosses in Marvel Rivals. To earn the most exclusive prize featured in the event, you need to collect lots of Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards. This special...
Destructoid
How to get Kingpin Accessory in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt event has taken over Marvel Rivals, offering fresh PvE gameplay you can dive into and work through to unlock some special prizes. Two of the coolest ones are special Kingpin Accessories you can equip on certain characters, but unlocking them isn't easy. This PvE mode is designed to...
Destructoid
Marvel Rivals Version 20260423 Patch Notes
Greetings, Rivals! We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on April 23rd, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)! No server downtime; just patch and play! Here's what's coming your way: All-New Content PvE Mode: Blood Hunt The breakout at The Vault inadvertently set Dracula free, and vampires are...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals' Free Emma Frost Skin Comes Under Fire
This free Emma Frost skin was a year in the making, but it's not looking as good as advertised.
TheGamer
Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt PvE mode: Release date, playable heroes, bosses, and how to play
New mode with more chaos.
Dot EsportsMarvel Rivals Debuts Bloodhunt, A New PvE Mode With Interesting Twists
Dracula offers up a new PvE mode that up to five players can play in, bringing a world of trouble to those who stand in his way.
GamingBolt
Marvel Rivals’ newest PvE mode Blood Hunt brings Kingpin, Dracula, and a whole lot of enemy density
The huge success of Marvel Rivals' first PvE mode, Marvel Zombies, means the co-op gameplay is not going anywhere any time soon. And thank Khonshu for that. NetEase Games' new spin on co-op PvE is called Blood Hunt, and it's coming this week. And you know what? It looks even better than Zombies...
Steam News
Marvel Rivals’ newest PvE mode Blood Hunt brings Kingpin, Dracula, and a whole lot of enemy density
The huge success of Marvel Rivals' first PvE mode, Marvel Zombies, means the co-op gameplay is not going anywhere any time soon. And thank Khonshu for that. NetEase Games' new spin on co-op PvE is called Blood Hunt, and it's coming this week. And you know what? It looks even better than Zombies...
Destructoid
Marvel Rivals Is Now Vampire Survivors With Its New Blood Hunt PvE Mode
A typical Marvel Rivals match consists of PvP action, but if you'd prefer to trade in human opponents for mobs of AI-controlled undead enemies, then you're in luck. NetEase has announced a new PvE mode called Blood Hunt starting April 23, and it sure does look like a Marvel Rivals spin on the...
GameSpot