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Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals Version 20260417 Patch Notes - Season 7.5 Arrives

Apr 16, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Greetings, Rivals!

AffectedPC · PS5 · Xbox
Main focusAll-New Content · New Hero · New Stories
  • In Season 7.0, Spider-Man and Black Cat successfully pulled off their "Trojan Horse" plan. While Felicia was busy delivering the tablet to Kingpin, Spidey broke into The Vault and rescued the imprisoned heroes. But when Felicia discovered that Kingpin's mysterious backer is none other than the Gilded Saint, the demonic patron behind the New York Thieves Guild, will she really feel safe handing the tablet over to the less-than-benevolent god?
  • The update begins on April 17th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.
  • Black Cat is officially joining the Marvel Rivals roster! Get ready for some purr-fect heists!
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · STEAM

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Greetings, Rivals!

In Season 7.0, Spider-Man and Black Cat successfully pulled off their "Trojan Horse" plan. While Felicia was busy delivering the tablet to Kingpin, Spidey broke into The Vault and rescued the imprisoned heroes. But when Felicia discovered that Kingpin's mysterious backer is none other than the Gilded Saint, the demonic patron behind the New York Thieves Guild, will she really feel safe handing the tablet over to the less-than-benevolent god?

The update begins on April 17th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC), with estimated maintenance lasting 2 hours.

All-New Content

New Hero

Black Cat is officially joining the Marvel Rivals roster! Get ready for some purr-fect heists!

New Stories

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New Black Cat Lore - Good Fortune

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New Spider-Man Lore - Message Received

New Event: ESU Open Day

Welcome to the ESU Open Day! Complete event missions to score the Mantis - Black & Gold costume for FREE! Other rewards include the Squirrel Girl - Maureen Allene: The Programmer, Psylocke - Chouko Takahashi: The Prodigy, and more!

Event Duration: April 17th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to June 12th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)

New In Store

1. Spider-Man - Peter Parker: The Photographer Bundle

Limited Time: April 17th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 to May 15th 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)

2. Blade - Starlit Shadow Bundle

3. Black Cat - Urban Predator Bundle

4. Black Cat - Gilded Shadow

5. Psylocke - Chouko Takahashi:

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The Prodigy Chroma: Sporty Tea & Cobalt Charm.

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Ability VFX - Ultimate Ability

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Customizable Components - Headwear, Protective Gear, Shoes

6. Spider-Man - Friendly Perch Emote

7. Black Cat Accessory - Symbiote Spider-Man Plush.

Available From: April 17th, 2026, at 9 : 00 : 00 (UTC).

8. Season 2 Battle Pass: Flower Of Krakoa returns in Season 7.5

Available from: April 17th, 2026. 09 : 00 : 00 to April 30th, 2026, 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)

Twitch Drops

As Season 7.5 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops. Watch your favorite streamers to earn sweet rewards.

This round's drops include the Daredevil - Will of Galacta costume along with related bundle content.

Drops Period: April 17th, 2026, at 12 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to May 15th, 2026, at 09 : 00 : 00 (UTC)

As the Ignite Series Elimination Stage officially begins, the ultimate showdown is imminent! We're offering even more viewership perks! Simply accumulate the required viewing time to claim your rewards.

The drops include the Gambit - Will of Galacta costume and emote.

Drops Period: April 19th, 2026, at 15 : 00 : 00 (UTC) to May 17th, 2026, at 15 : 00 : 00 (UTC)

Rank Rewards

Reach Gold Rank to unlock the brand-new Black Cat - Beguiling Blue costume!

Fixes and Optimizations

Clobberin' Club

1. In the Times Square chat channel, you can now send Duel invitations directly via the Player menu.

2. Added a new rule for all Duel Modes: \[Assign Selectable Roles]. You can now customize the list of available heroes by role type.

3. Added a new rule for the Random mode: Mirror Type. Options include Full Mirror, Role Mirror, and No Mirror.

4. You can now initiate Private Duels while matchmaking. The Duel will automatically interrupt when a match is found.

5. Added a queue info guide screen at the entrance of the Clobberin' Club.

All Platforms

1. Esports Optimization: The player page now supports visual crosshair displays! You can view the visual effects of a pro player's Favorite Reticle directly on their homepage and copy it for your own use.

1. Mantis Makeover: Fixed an issue where the eyebrows on the Mantis - Oceanic Harmony costume were displaying incorrectly. Even an empath needs her brows on point!

2. Chat Decoded: Fixed an issue where messages containing special characters might not display correctly in chat. We've successfully translated the runes back into readable text!

The Marvel Rivals universe is ever-evolving, and we have plenty more surprises and updates on the horizon. Stay tuned to our official announcements for more!

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