When Does Marvel Rivals Season End

Season 7.0 — Black Cat Arrives (March 20 – April 17)

The first half of the season launched on March 20, 2026 with Black Cat as the new Duelist hero. Her kit revolves around agility and close-range pressure, making her a strong pick for players who favor high-mobility damage dealers. The narrative backdrop frames Kingpin — now New York City's mayor — declaring open war on super-powered vigilantes. Rain-soaked streets and crumbling subway infrastructure set the tone across both the new map and existing arenas.

Season 7.5 — White Fox Joins (April 17 – May 15)

The mid-season update on April 17, 2026 introduced White Fox, a South Korean Kumiho super-spy who fills the Strategist role. Her kit combines support utility with burst-damage potential, adding a new dimension to team compositions in both casual and competitive play. Season 7.5 also brings additional balance patches and the final stretch of Battle Pass rewards before the May 15 cutoff.

Lower Manhattan Convergence — New Map

Season 7 adds the Lower Manhattan Convergence to the map rotation — a dark, rain-soaked urban battleground set in a New York City under siege by Chronoverse monsters. The map's tight corridors, elevated subway platforms, and open street intersections reward different playstyles at different ranges. It provides strong sight lines for snipers and Strategists while giving flankers like Black Cat multiple approach paths.

The 20% Ultimate Charge Reduction

The decision to reduce ultimate charge generation by 20% was driven by community feedback that matches were feeling too dependent on rapid ult sequences. Previously, coordinated teams could chain ultimates almost back-to-back, making it difficult for opponents to create space or respond. With the slower charge rate, individual skill expression and positioning now carry more weight. Teams that win skirmishes without ultimates gain a real momentum advantage heading into the next ultimate window.

Hero Balance Updates

Alongside the universal charge rate change, Season 7 ships targeted adjustments to several heroes. Vanguards received defensive cooldown tweaks to compensate for the longer time between ultimates, while some Duelists saw ability damage rebalanced to prevent outliers from dominating. Strategist healing output was also reviewed — White Fox's arrival prompted a reassessment of the overall support ceiling to ensure the new hero fits into the existing ecosystem without outclassing established picks.

Season 7 Battle Pass — Tablet of Life and Time

The Tablet of Life and Time Battle Pass features Hela, Peni Parker, and Luna Snow as flagship skins, alongside 10 full costume sets across the tier track. At $9.99, the pass follows the same pricing structure as previous seasons. All Battle Pass content — including the hero-specific skins and cosmetic accessories — must be claimed before May 15, 2026. After that date, unclaimed rewards are lost permanently.

The 63-Day Season Cadence

Since Season 3: The Abyss Awakens, Marvel Rivals has run seasons at approximately 63 days — roughly nine weeks. Seasons 3 through 6 matched this cadence precisely; Season 7 runs 56 days, a slightly compressed window. Earlier seasons used longer or irregular windows while the game was finding its footing.

• Season 0: Doom's Rise — December 6, 2024 to January 10, 2025 (34 days)
• Season 1: Eternal Night Falls — January 10 to April 11, 2025 (91 days)
• Season 2: Hellfire Gala — April 11 to July 11, 2025 (91 days)
• Season 3: The Abyss Awakens — July 11 to September 12, 2025 (63 days)
• Season 4: Heart of the Dragon — September 12 to November 14, 2025 (63 days)
• Season 5: Love is a Battlefield — November 14, 2025 to January 16, 2026 (63 days)
• Season 6: Night at the Museum — January 16 to March 20, 2026 (63 days)
• Season 7: The Hunt Is On — March 20 to May 15, 2026 (56 days)

What to Expect From Season 8

NetEase has not announced Season 8 details as of launch, which is consistent with the studio's approach of holding announcements until the final weeks of the current season. Players should watch the official Marvel Rivals channels in May 2026 for the Season 8 reveal. Based on prior seasons, Season 8 will introduce two new heroes across its two splits, at least one new or reworked map, a fresh Battle Pass, and additional balance adjustments that continue refining the ultimate charge economy introduced in Season 7.

Finishing Season 7 Before the Deadline

With May 15, 2026 as the hard cutoff, players in the final weeks of Season 7 should prioritize completing the Battle Pass tier track and pushing their ranked placement. The last two weeks of a season typically see heightened competition as players make final rank pushes. All unclaimed Battle Pass items, seasonal challenge rewards, and ranked season cosmetics will expire at season end. There is no grace period — once Season 8 goes live, Season 7 rewards are gone permanently.

Battle Pass rewards expire forever

All unclaimed Marvel Rivals Battle Pass rewards — including hero skins, emotes, sprays, and in-game currency — are permanently lost when Season 7 ends on May 15, 2026. There is no grace period after the deadline.

Limited cosmetics become unavailable

Season 7: The Hunt Is On exclusive skins, themed cosmetics, and limited-time event content become unavailable after May 15. Season-specific cosmetics won't be retroactively accessible after the deadline.

Ranked rating resets

Competitive ranks reset when the season ends. Your final placement determines your starting point for Season 8 ranking calibration. Players who reached higher competitive tiers earn exclusive end-of-season cosmetic rewards distributed after the transition.

Owned cosmetics carry over

Marvel Rivals Season 8 is expected to launch immediately after Season 7 concludes in mid-May 2026, introducing new playable heroes, competitive mode updates, and a fresh Battle Pass. Anything already claimed stays in your collection permanently across seasons.