Marvel Rivals Season 8 launched on May 15, 2026, and the full roadmap is packed. Devil Dinosaur joins as the 50th hero, a brand-new Doom Match map arrives later in the season, and costumes drop every single week through mid-June. NetEase has mapped out the entire first half of the season already, so you know exactly when to log in and what to grind for.
The season is officially titled Sins of Alchemax, and it runs through June 12 before Season 8.5 takes over. Here's every confirmed drop, broken down by date.
What launched on May 15 with Season 8.0?
The Season 8.0 launch on May 15, 2026 brought the biggest content drop of the season:
- Devil Dinosaur added to the roster as a Vanguard hero
- Project: Hero Age Battle Pass goes live
- Devil Dino Hide and Seek event begins
- New accessories for Devil Dinosaur, The Thing, Black Widow, Angela, Hela, Namor, and The Punisher
- Three store costumes: Devil Dinosaur (Chromo Armor), Deadpool (King of Monsters), and Hulk (Infinity Hulk)
The Project: Hero Age Battle Pass is the primary progression system for Season 8.0, running until June 12. Grab it early to maximize the rewards you can unlock before the season flips.
Alchemax HQ Doom Match map
What drops on May 22: Savage Adventures?
May 22 brings the Savage Adventures event alongside two new store costumes:
- Peni Parker gets the ESU College Life skin
- Daredevil receives the Shadowed Start costume
The Savage Adventures event is separate from the Hide and Seek event that kicked off at launch. Both can run concurrently, so keep an eye on the event tab for any overlapping objectives.
The ESU College Life costume for Peni Parker is part of a college student-themed collection that continues later in the season with other heroes.
What's the new map in Season 8?
Alchemax Headquarters arrives on May 29 as a brand-new Doom Match map. This is the first new map of Season 8 and ties directly into the Sins of Alchemax theme.
The May 29 update also includes two more costumes:
- Black Cat gets the Formula R skin
- Wolverine receives the Corporate Raiders costume
What's coming on June 5?
June 5 is a lighter update focused entirely on cosmetics:
- Iron Man gets the Iron Samurai costume
- Mantis receives the ESU College Life skin, continuing the college-themed collection
No new events or maps are confirmed for this date based on the current roadmap.
The roadmap does not confirm any new heroes or gameplay changes for June 5. If you're holding off on the battle pass, make sure you have enough time to complete it before Season 8.5 begins on June 12.
When does Season 8.5 start, and what's confirmed?
Season 8.5 kicks off on June 12, 2026. The only confirmed addition so far is Cyclops joining the roster. NetEase has not released full details on Season 8.5 content yet, and the roadmap will be updated when more information becomes available.
For context on how mid-season updates have worked before, the Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 release date and start times guide shows the pattern NetEase typically follows for these transitions.
Cyclops arrives in Season 8.5
What should you prioritize in Season 8?
Based on the roadmap structure, here's how to approach the season:
- Week 1 (May 15): Start the battle pass immediately and complete the Hide and Seek event. These are time-sensitive.
- Week 2 (May 22): Pick up the Savage Adventures event objectives alongside your regular battle pass grind.
- Week 3 (May 29): Try the new Alchemax Headquarters map in Doom Match. New maps often have quirks that reward early learners.
- Week 4 (June 5): Coast into the end of Season 8.0. Finish any remaining battle pass pages before June 12.
- June 12: Season 8.5 resets the content cycle with Cyclops and whatever NetEase announces closer to the date.
For everything that changed at the start of the season, including hero balance updates, the Marvel Rivals Season 8 guide covering the full start date and confirmed hero details has the complete picture.
For a deeper look at all the guides covering Season 8 and beyond, the full Marvel Rivals guides collection is the best place to stay current as NetEase drops more information on Season 8.5.