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Marvel Rivals is launching a new event for Season 8.5. The Summer Festival 2026 event starts on June 18th and features new skins for Emma Frost, Doctor Strange, Mister Fantastic, Spider-Man, and Cloak & Dagger. This event is divided into multiple parts, including a new social hub, daily login rewards, and several mini-events with their own rewards. Let's take a look at everything coming with the Summer Festival 2026 event.
Marvel Rivals Summer Festival 2026 Event Duration
The Summer Festival 2026 Event starts on June 18th, 2026. The event is split across several activities running simultaneously, including the X-Press Juice event, Tandem Tides event, Pop & Win event, and the Krakoan Reels Event Pass. We will update this section with the exact end date once it's confirmed.
New Social Hub: Hellfire Bay Beach
The Summer Festival 2026 event introduces Hellfire Bay Beach, a brand new social hub map. This is where players can hang out and take part in the various summer-themed activities.
X-Press Juice Event (Free Units)
The X-Press Juice event lets you check in daily at the X-Press Juice Bar starting June 18th to earn free Units. You can collect a total of 1,500 free temporary Units through daily check-ins.
Tandem Tides Event
The Tandem Tides event allows you to invite your friends and complete missions together to unlock rewards. We will update this section with the complete details and reward list once more information is available.
Pop & Win Event Skins
The Pop & Win event brings new costumes for Emma Frost and Doctor Strange. Here is a list of the skins coming with this event:
| Skin Name | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Emma Frost White Wave Queen | Pop & Win Event |
| Doctor Strange Nautical Mystic | Pop & Win Event |
The Pop & Win event uses Units to pop balloons. Each costume has its own set of 6 balloons, with every balloon containing its own reward. Popping a balloon from one costume's set gives you a 50% discount on the corresponding balloon from the other costume's set.
Krakoan Reels Event Pass Skins
The Krakoan Reels Event Pass brings three new Swimsuit Special costumes in a pass format that we have seen quite regularly with previous events. Here is a list of all the characters getting a new skin:
| Skin Name | How to Get | Premium/Free |
|---|---|---|
| Mister Fantastic Swimsuit Special | Krakoan Reels Event Pass | Free |
| Spider-Man Swimsuit Special | Krakoan Reels Event Pass | Premium |
| Cloak & Dagger Swimsuit Special | Krakoan Reels Event Pass | Premium |
What Else is Coming in Season 8.5
The Summer Festival 2026 event isn't the only content in Season 8.5. The Shenloong Tournament event launched on June 12th alongside Cyclops joining the roster as a new Duelist hero and the new K'un-Lun: Shenloong Arena map. The 616 Day Vault also runs through June 26th, bringing back limited-time costumes and events from Season 1. More Swimsuit Special costumes are planned for Black Widow and Daredevil on June 26th, followed by Loki, White Fox, and Captain America on July 3rd.
