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Greetings, Rivals!
Just as Apocalypse was absorbing the faith of the gods in his ultimate bid for cosmic ascension, a mysterious assassin's blade pierced his chest. Now, as our heroes arrive in Thebes to investigate, three more gruesome murders have occurred in rapid succession... Who is the killer? What is the chilling truth hiding in the shadows?
This season, we invite you to stand alongside our heroes to witness the insidious nature of "Petty Evil" and fight to defend the light of humanity.
The update begins on July 10th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.
Also check out the balance Marvel Rivals Season 9 balance patch notes here:
All-New Content
New Hero
Cue the fireworks! Jubilee is bringing her explosive mutant energy to the Marvel Rivals roster!
New Stories
- New Serial - The Mystery of Thebes
- New Jubilee Lore - Rise and Fall
All-New Team-Up System
The Team-Up System is receiving a massive, ground-up revamp! We are introducing a plethora of brand-new Team-Up Abilities to shake up the meta. Head over to the official website for a deep dive into the new mechanics. Plus, we've added all-new Team-Up lines and tons of new dynamic banter for you to discover.
Black Widow Rework
The Red Room's finest is getting a tactical tune-up. We've made significant adjustments to Natasha's abilities and overall gameplay loop. Check out the official website for the full debrief on her deadly new changes.
New In Store
- Rogue - Raider Prime Bundle
- Jubilee - Midnight Mutant Bundle
- Wolverine - Bloodless Berserker Bundle
- Jubilee - Cool Combustion
- Jubilee - Emoji Bundle
- Elsa Bloodstone - Primal Predator Chroma Silver Stalker/Jade Jaguar and Ultimate Ability VFX</li> <li>[item]Deadpool - Dead Mummy Ultimate Ability VFX
- All-New Accessory: Shogo Bag
- Available From: July 10th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
616 Day Extension
Deadpool got distracted watching his favorite TV show about a certain villa and forgot to pick up his favorite costumes. So, after some begging from him, we’ve extended the 616 Vault until July 17th.
S9 Battle Pass
Unlock the secrets of En Sabah Nur's Faith-Harvesting Engine! This season's Battle Pass includes 10 brand-new costumes, featuring: Deadpool - Dead Mummy, Elsa Bloodstone - Primal Predator, Rocket Raccoon - Golden Artificer.
Season Event: Resurrection of the Horsemen
Apocalypse might be down, but his Horsemen will ride again! Complete missions for Units, Chrono Tokens, a Nameplate, Sprays, and more!
Season Event: Death of Apocalypse
En Sabah Nur has fallen! Assassinated at the climax of his cosmic ascension, Apocalypse is dead. Drawn by the massive energy surges, our heroes arrive only to be trapped in Thebes within the Collapsed Timeline by a mysterious energy barrier.
But the nightmare is just beginning! Three more bizarre murders strike in rapid succession: a bloodless corpse, a surreal ink-wash illusion, and a vanished bullet.
Each victim's cause of death perfectly matches a distinct wound on Apocalypse's lifeless body. Paranoia and suspicion have cast a dark shadow over Thebes, because everyone knows the chilling truth:
The killer is among them...
Starting July 10, channel your inner detective and dive into the "Death of Apocalypse" mini-game. Sift through a web of lies and uncover the one truth!
- Complete missions to earn Units, Gallery Cards, and more!
Twitch Drops
As Season 9 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops.
This round's drops include the Captain America- Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.
- Drops Period: July 10th, 2026, at 12:00:00 (UTC) to August 7th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)
Rank Rewards
Gold Rank Rewards: Reach Gold or above for the exclusive Jubilee - Crimson Crown costume.
Marvel Rivals Championship
Marvel Rivals Championship Season 9 is charging into action! Whether you're a team of seasoned Avengers or rising street-level defenders, simply participating in the Open Qualifiers will secure your roster a hefty sum of Units and a vault full of exclusive loot (check the in-game MRC rewards preview for the full details).
If your Faction has what it takes at the top level, pay close attention: Season 9 MRC will continue to accumulate Champion Points for your Faction toward the 2026 Season. After the 2026 season concludes, the top-performing Factions from the Season 11 MRC and those ranking high on the 2026 Champion Points leader to compete in the Ignite Series 2026, where they'll battle alongside select pro-circuit teams for a starting spot in the 2027 Pro Circuit. For the exact rules of engagement, consult the in-game MRC page or our official social channels.
College Perks
College Perk costumes are changing to the following:
Blade - Polarity Edge, Scarlet Witch - Phoenix Chaos, Emma Frost - Hellfire Protocol, Rogue - Savage South, Gambit - Thieves Guildmaster, Wolverine - Dog Brother X, Rocket Raccoon - Rocket of the Rafters, Winter Soldier - Blood Soldier, Adam Warlock - Immortal Avatar, and Peni Parker - Yatsukahagi.
Fixes and Optimizations
Heroes
Loki's Locked-Up Look: Fixed an issue where, if Loki used his Ultimate Ability to transform into Angela and activated her Assassin's Charge ability just as the transformation duration was ending, the camera would become locked and unable to rotate upon reverting back to Loki. The God of Mischief needs to see every angle to achieve his glorious purpose; no more stiff necks for the God of Stories!
The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving; we have plenty more surprises and changes in store for Season 9. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!
