Marvel Rivals moves faster than almost any other hero shooter on the market, and Season 8 is already closing in. Season 7.5 wraps up on May 15, 2026, making it one of the shorter mid-seasons in the game's history. Two heroes are heavily teased for the new season, a few more are circling in the rumor mill, and there's a new meta waiting on the other side of that reset.
When does Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 end?
According to the Season 7.5 roadmap published by NetEase, the current season ends on May 15, 2026, with Season 8 launching immediately after. That makes Season 7.5 a four-week sprint rather than the standard format. For context, a full Marvel Rivals season typically runs nine weeks, and Season 7.5 was already trimmed to eight before being cut further. The upside is that new content arrives sooner than usual.
If you still have ranked games to grind or season rewards to chase, the clock is ticking. Four weeks goes fast when you factor in work, sleep, and the inevitable losing streak that always seems to hit right before a season ends.
Season 7.5 rewards will not carry over once the season closes. Finish any outstanding ranked placements or event objectives before May 15.
Season 7.5 roadmap end date
What time does Marvel Rivals Season 8 start in your region?
Based on the start time patterns from previous Marvel Rivals seasons, the expected launch time is 3:00 AM PT on May 15, 2026. Here's how that translates across major time zones, as reported by Insider Gaming:
Set an alarm for about 30 minutes before your regional start time. Servers tend to go live right on schedule in Marvel Rivals, and you do not want to miss the first-login bonuses.
Which new heroes are coming in Season 8?
NetEase has not made an official announcement yet, but the final Gallery Card of Season 7.5 teased two characters pretty directly: Cyclops and the Devil Dinosaur/Moon Girl duo. Previous seasons have used the same Gallery Card method to hint at upcoming roster additions, and those hints have consistently turned out to be accurate.
Beyond those two, community speculation is pointing toward The Hood, Captain Marvel, and Mystique as additional possibilities. These names are gaining traction based on ongoing lore threads and earlier teasers, though nothing has been confirmed by NetEase as of April 30, 2026. Treat those three as educated guesses until official details drop.
What role could Cyclops fill?
Based on available information, no specific ability details for Cyclops have been confirmed. Given his comic history as a precision ranged combatant, he would likely slot into a Duelist or possibly a support-adjacent role, but that is speculation until NetEase publishes a hero spotlight. Watch the official Marvel Rivals channels for the first ability breakdown.
What about Devil Dinosaur and Moon Girl?
The pairing of Devil Dinosaur and Moon Girl as a single hero unit would be a first for Marvel Rivals if confirmed. The game already has duo-style mechanics with certain team-up abilities, so a paired hero kit is not out of the question. Again, no official ability details have been released as of this writing.
What should you finish before Season 7.5 ends?
Four weeks is not a lot of time, so prioritize ruthlessly. The ranked ladder resets with each new season, meaning any progress you want locked in needs to happen before May 15. If there are event-specific cosmetics tied to Season 7.5 milestones, those will also disappear once the season closes.
The Path to Doomsday event, which introduced the Avengers game mode and significant buffs to Loki, is running during Season 7.5. If you have not completed those event objectives, that is worth addressing before the season flips.
The Path to Doomsday event rewards are tied to Season 7.5. Any unclaimed rewards from that event will likely become unavailable once Season 8 launches.
Path to Doomsday reward screen
How does Season 8 fit into the bigger Marvel Rivals story?
Each Marvel Rivals season advances a central narrative, and Season 8 is expected to continue the current arc with a new villain taking a more prominent role. The game has been building toward larger story beats across its season structure, and the teased heroes suggest the next chapter will draw from X-Men and potentially street-level Marvel corners of the roster.
For players who want to stay on top of every update as it drops, browse more guides and coverage at GAMES.GG to keep your knowledge current heading into the new season.