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Dashiell Wood

Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far

Black Cat from the latest Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals Season 7 is right around the corner, with the game's next major update set to arrive on March 20, 2026. Like previous updates, you can expect the launch of a new character, the introduction of a new map, and some fresh modes to try.

Our Marvel Rivals review expressed plenty of praise for the game's generous hero roster, which is already filled with unique inclusions that boast a wide range of varied abilities. The arrival of major additions like a Competitive Mode and plenty of seasonal rewards to obtain have kept players engaged since launch, and kept this hero shooter on our best PC games list.

Here's everything you need to know about the next season of Marvel Rivals, including the latest details on the new hero that's being added.

When is the next season of Marvel Rivals?

(Image credit: NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Season 7 launches on March 20, 2026 when Season 6.5 has officially concluded. Here are the release times to expect, based on when previous updates have arrived.

  • East Coast (US): 6AM ET
  • West Coast (US): 3AM PT
  • United Kingdom: 11AM GMT
  • Australia (Sydney): 10PM AEST
  • Japan (Tokyo): 8PM JST

Marvel Rivals White Fox

Marvel Rivals Season 7 introduces the new strategist hero White Fox. You might not recognize the name as, like Luna Snow, this character originated in the 2015 mobile game Marvel: Future Fight rather than a comic book.

She's a supernatural fox hero with abilities that help her both health teammates and damage enemies in addition to inflicting buffs and debuffs respectively. The season's animated reveal trailer also hints at her ultimate ability: a magical nine-tailed fox form.

Marvel Rivals latest Hero balancing changes

The latest Marvel Rivals balance changes include nerfs to the charge rate for ultimate abilities across the board, by roughly 20%.

The jeff-nado team-up ability with Storm and Jeff the Land Shark has also been removed entirely, while two new team-up abilities have been added.

You can check out the full patch notes on the official website.

Marvel Rivals next season FAQ

Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?

Season 7 will focus on White Fox, while Season 7.5 will feature Black Cat.

What season is Marvel Rivals in?

Marvel Rivals is currently in Season 6.5. This started on February 13, and should run through to March 20, 2026. We'll then be in Season 7.

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