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The latest Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 16 revealed major updates coming with Season 7.5. Black Cat joins the game as a new Duelist, bringing agile thief gameplay and fortune-stealing mechanics. Players can also look forward to the Blood Hunt PvE mode featuring multiple boss battles, the 2026 Hellfire Gala with themed costumes, and the Path to Doomsday event. Season 7.5 launches on April 17, 2026.
Marvel Rivals Dev Vision Vol 16
New Character in Season 7.5
Black Cat joins the roster as a Duelist. She's a skilled thief who combines martial arts with exceptional movement abilities, letting her slip through enemy lines and escape dangerous situations. Check out our complete guide on Black Cat.
Team-Up Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5
Season 7.5 adds a new team-up featuring Black Cat.
New Team-Ups in Season 7.5
One new team-up ability is being added:
Lucky Loan (Black Cat, White Fox, and Captain America)
Black Cat anchors this team-up and shares her luck with White Fox and Cap to make them stronger in combat.
White Fox gets a boost to her life energy. When she activates it, she transforms this energy into Kumiho power and fires multiple fox tails in all directions. These tails find nearby targets automatically. They heal allies and make them move faster, while damaging enemies and slowing them down.
Captain America's vibranium shield also gets an upgrade from Black Cat's luck. The shield covers a larger area when raised, and its deflection becomes more precise. Enemy projectiles bounce exactly where Captain America aims his crosshair.
New PvE Mode: Blood Hunt
The Blood Hunt PvE mode arrives on April 23rd. This mode includes a new story following the vampire crisis, four major boss fights, a hero progression system with traits, and a loot system. This is the next step in Marvel Rivals PvE content. We will update this section soon.
2026 Hellfire Gala Event
The 2026 Hellfire Gala event starts on April 23rd. The event features new themed costumes and cosmetics for these heroes:
- Magik
- Gambit
- Moon Knight
- Emma Frost
- Phoenix
Free Emma Frost Gala Star Costume
All players can get the Emma Frost Gala Star costume for free. This costume won the 2025 Hellfire Gala community vote. Simply play matches to unlock it.
The community vote for the next Hellfire Gala costume starts with this update. Players can vote for their favorite hero. The hero that gets the most votes will receive a special costume for next year's Hellfire Gala..
Path to Doomsday Event
Phase one of the Path to Doomsday event begins on April 30th. This new mode features asymmetric combat where you can play as Loki or fight against him. Times Square will also host events that celebrate the Infinity Saga from the Marvel universe.
Hero Balance Updates
That's everything coming in Marvel Rivals Season 7.5. Black Cat arrives as a Duelist with wall-climbing, fortune-stealing mechanics, and artifact powers from the Thieves Guild.
