Marvel Rivals seasons follow a structured timeline with each season bringing new heroes, maps, battle passes, and limited-time events. The current Season 4.5 runs from October 10 to November 14, 2025, featuring Daredevil as the newest playable character. Since launching in December 2024, Marvel Rivals has evolved from longer 3-month seasons to a more dynamic 2-month format with mid-season updates, ensuring players always have fresh content to enjoy.
Here's the comprehensive timeline of all Marvel Rivals seasons from launch to the current date:
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| Season | Season Name | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | Doom's Rise | December 6, 2024 | January 10, 2025 | 36 days | Game launch, Doctor Doom focus, core mechanics introduction |
| Season 1 | Eternal Night Falls | January 10, 2025 | April 11, 2025 | 91 days | Fantastic Four introduction, 3 new maps |
| Season 1.5 | Eternal Night Falls | February 21, 2025 | April 11, 2025 | 49 days | Human Torch & The Thing added, Central Park map |
| Season 2 | Hellfire Gala | April 11, 2025 | July 11, 2025 | 91 days | Emma Frost introduction, Hellfire Gala theme |
| Season 2.5 | Hellfire Gala | May 30, 2025 | July 11, 2025 | 42 days | Ultron added, costume gifting feature |
| Season 3 | The Abyss Awakens | July 11, 2025 | August 8, 2025 | 28 days | Phoenix & Blade introduction, shorter season format |
| Season 3.5 | The Abyss Awakens | August 8, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | 35 days | Symbiote & Phoenix Force skins |
| Season 4 | Heart of the Dragon | September 12, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | 28 days | K'un-Lun themed content, new maps |
| Season 4.5 | Heart of the Dragon | October 10, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | 35 days | Daredevil introduction, Halloween events |
You're currently playing in Marvel Rivals Season 4.5: Heart of the Dragon, which launched on October 10, 2025, and runs until November 14, 2025. This mid-season update brought the highly anticipated Daredevil to the roster as a playable Duelist character.
New Hero: Daredevil
Season 4.5 Roadmap:
Daredevil's addition coincides with the character's renewed popularity following Charlie Cox's return to the MCU in Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk, Echo, and the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series.
Marvel Rivals has significantly evolved its seasonal structure since launch, adapting to player feedback and content delivery needs:
The pre-season era lasted 5 weeks, allowing players to learn core mechanics before the full seasonal content began. This introductory period focused on Doctor Doom's time experiments and the resulting Timestream Entanglement storyline.
These seasons established the initial 3-month format, approximately 13 weeks each, split into halves. This longer duration allowed NetEase to build the game's foundation and gather extensive player feedback.
Key Features of Early Seasons:
Starting with Season 3, Marvel Rivals transitioned to a 2-month season format, still maintaining the half-season split structure. This change was implemented to deliver content more frequently and keep the game feeling fresh.
Benefits of Shorter Seasons:
The duration of Marvel Rivals seasons has evolved significantly:
Current Season Structure:
Historical Duration Changes:
This evolution reflects NetEase's commitment to keeping the game fresh and engaging. The shorter season format means players get new heroes, maps, and events more frequently, while the half-season structure ensures there's always something new on the horizon.
Every Marvel Rivals season delivers a comprehensive package of new content and features:
Each season typically introduces 2 new heroes, with one arriving at the season launch (.0) and another during the mid-season update (.5). This consistent hero release schedule keeps the meta evolving and gives players new characters to master.
Seasons bring 2 new maps to the game, expanding the competitive landscape and providing fresh battlegrounds for players. These maps often tie into the seasonal storyline and theme.
Each season features a new Battle Pass with:
Special events run throughout each season, including:
Mid-season updates (.5) typically include:
Season 5 is scheduled to begin on November 14, 2025, immediately following the conclusion of Season 4.5. While official details are still under wraps, leaks and hints suggest some exciting content:
Marvel Rivals features a robust competitive system that resets with each new season:
At the beginning of each season, players are dropped several divisions in their competitive ranking:
Each season half offers exclusive competitive rewards:
To ensure you never miss important season information, follow these official channels:
Seasons typically launch in the early morning hours:
There's typically no extended break between seasons. Once a season ends, servers undergo brief maintenance (1-3 hours), and the new season begins immediately afterward.
New heroes are added approximately every month, with one hero arriving at the start of a season (.0) and another during the mid-season update (.5).
Your Battle Pass progress resets with each new season. You'll need to purchase the new season's Battle Pass to continue earning rewards, though any unclaimed rewards from previous seasons remain available.
Yes, your competitive rank is reset at the beginning of each season. Players are typically dropped 7 divisions (e.g., from Diamond I to Gold II) to maintain competitive balance.
No, seasonal rewards are exclusive to their respective seasons. However, some cosmetic items may return in special events or be available through other means in the future.
You have the entire duration of the season to complete your Battle Pass, which is typically 2 months for full seasons or 4-5 weeks for half-seasons.
Yes, all purchased cosmetics, skins, and items are permanent and carry over between seasons. Only seasonal progression and Battle Pass rewards reset.
Based on the current pattern and developer comments, we can expect:
Marvel Rivals has established a robust seasonal structure that keeps players engaged with regular content updates, new heroes, and evolving gameplay. From the introductory Season 0 to the current Season 4.5, the game has continuously adapted its approach to season duration and content delivery.
The current 2-month season format with mid-season updates strikes an excellent balance between providing enough time to enjoy content while maintaining freshness and excitement. With Season 5 on the horizon featuring rumored additions like Gambit and Rogue, the future looks bright for Marvel Rivals players.
Whether you're a competitive player climbing the ranks, a casual player enjoying new heroes, or somewhere in between, understanding the seasonal structure helps you plan your time and maximize your enjoyment of Marvel Rivals. Stay tuned to official channels for the latest announcements, and get ready for the exciting content coming in Season 5 and beyond!
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