Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 has arrived as of February 13, 2026, adding a brand new Hero into the mix, and refreshing Competitive Mode ranks and rewards. Season 6.5 is also now underway proper, with plenty more events to come.
Marvel Rivals is now in Season 6.5, and NetEase has shared the full roadmap for the new update. Coming up on February 20, we can expect new costumes for Emma Frost and Iron Man, as well as a host of new events to partake in.
Here's everything you need to know about the next season of Marvel Rivals, including when the current one ends, and what to expect from the new Hero that's being added. As release day draws nearer, I'll update this page with all of the latest news and info.
When is the next season of Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 launched on February 13, 2026. Meanwhile, the upcoming Season 7 should arrive on or around March 20, when the current Season 6.5 is slated to conclude.
- East Coast (US): 6AM ET
- West Coast (US): 3AM PT
- United Kingdom: 11AM GMT
- Australia (Sydney): 10PM AEST
- Japan (Tokyo): 8PM JST
When does the current season of Marvel Rivals end?
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 will end on March 20 at 4AM ET / 3AM PT / 9AM GMT, for a few hours of downtime before the launch of the new season. Keep an eye on the official Marvel Rivals website for any changes.
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 new Team Up changes
Team-up changes have been quite significant in Season 6.5. Firstly, the entire Fantastic 4 team-up has been removed. New team-ups have been added in its place, though, which you can gloss over in the list below:
- Psionic Mayhem: Doctor Strange, Invisible Woman
- Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box: Jeff the Land Shark, Deadpool, Elsa Bloodstone
- Gamma Charge: Bruce Banner, Black Panther, The Thing
- Rocket Network: Rocket Raccoon, Mister Fantastic, Star-Lord
Marvel Rivals latest Hero balancing changes
The latest balance patch arrived on February 13, 2026. You can read up on the full list of changes here (thanks, MarvelRivals.gg), but broader buffs and nerfs are as follows:
- Hero balancing (buffs): Rogue, Venom, Deadpool, Psylocke, Squirrel Girl, Star-Lord, Storm, The Punisher, Wolverine, Adam Warlock, Ultron
- Hero Balancing (nerfs): Doctor Strange, Thor, Moon Knight, Phoenix, Psylocke, Invisible Woman, Loki
Marvel Rivals Elsa Bloodstone
Marvel Rivals has added Elsa Bloodstone, a Duelist, as its latest Hero. She launched alongside the Season 6.5 update on February 13, 2026.
Marvel Rivals next season FAQ
Who was the last Hero to be added to Marvel Rivals?
Elsa Bloodstone was the last Hero added to Marvel Rivals. She is a Duelist and an expert marksman. For Team-Ups, she's able to pair up with Deadpool and Jeff the Land Shark for Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box.
Who are the next characters coming to Marvel Rivals?
Elsa Bloodstone is coming as the main Hero in Season 6.5. As for Season 7 and which hero it will bring, it's strongly rumored to be Black Cat and White Fox, but we're awaiting official confirmation from NetEase Games on that front.
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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