Marvel Rivals Season 9 Arrives with Jubilee, Black Widow Rework, and 'Death of Apocalypse' Event
Marvel Rivals Season 9 launches on July 10, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC), following an estimated 2-hour maintenance period. This update, titled "Petty Evil," introduces a new hero, significant reworks, and a compelling new narrative.
New Hero: Jubilee
Jubilee joins the roster, bringing her signature explosive mutant energy to the battlefield.
New Stories
- The Mystery of Thebes: A new serial story arc begins, following the assassination of Apocalypse and subsequent murders in Thebes.
- Jubilee Lore - Rise and Fall: Delve into the backstory of the newest hero.
Team-Up System Revamp
The Team-Up System receives a comprehensive overhaul, introducing new Team-Up Abilities, lines, and dynamic banter to refresh gameplay strategies. Further details are available on the official website.
Black Widow Rework
Natasha Romanoff undergoes a tactical tune-up with significant adjustments to her abilities and overall gameplay loop. Full details on her updated kit can be found on the official website.
New in Store
Available from July 10, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC):
- 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
- Deadpool - Dead Mummy Ultimate Ability VFX
- All-New Accessory: Shogo Bag
616 Day Extension
The 616 Vault has been extended until July 17th, allowing players more time to acquire favorite costumes.
S9 Battle Pass
This season's Battle Pass features 10 new costumes, including:
- Deadpool - Dead Mummy
- Elsa Bloodstone - Primal Predator
- Rocket Raccoon - Golden Artificer
Season Event: Resurrection of the Horsemen
Complete missions to earn Units, Chrono Tokens, a Nameplate, Sprays, and more as Apocalypse's Horsemen rise again.
Season Event: Death of Apocalypse
Following Apocalypse's assassination and subsequent murders in Thebes, players can dive into a new mini-game starting July 10. Investigate the mysterious deaths, each mirroring a wound on Apocalypse's body, and uncover the killer among the heroes. Complete missions to earn Units, Gallery Cards, and more.
Twitch Drops
New Twitch Drops will be available from July 10, 2026, at 12:00:00 (UTC) to August 7, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC). Rewards include the Captain America - Will of Galacta costume and related bundle content.
Rank Rewards
Players reaching Gold rank or above will receive the exclusive Jubilee - Crimson Crown costume.
Marvel Rivals Championship (MRC)
Season 9 of the MRC is underway. Participation in Open Qualifiers grants Units and exclusive loot. Factions will continue to accumulate Champion Points towards the 2026 Season, with top-performing Factions from Season 11 MRC and the 2026 Champion Points leaderboard competing in the Ignite Series 2026 for a spot in the 2027 Pro Circuit. Consult the in-game MRC page or official social channels for full rules.
College Perks
New College Perk costumes include:
- 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
- Peni Parker - Yatsukahagi
Fixes and Optimizations
- Loki: Fixed an issue where Loki's camera would become locked after transforming into Angela with his Ultimate Ability and activating her Assassin's Charge just as the transformation ended.
