Ever since its explosive debut in December, Marvel Rivals has captivated superhero shooter fans all over the world. With an ever-expanding roster of playable heroes from the Marvel Universe, Marvel Rivals quickly built up a large player base throughout its initial season.
Now, the multiverse of Marvel Rivals is bracing for a new chapter with the launch of Season 2. Season 2 will introduce Emma Frost as a new playable Vanguard hero on day one, with more players joining the Marvel Rivals roster later in the season. It will also feature a new map, updates to Team-Up abilities, weekly missions, balance adjustments to existing heroes, and new cosmetic items through the Battle Pass. If you can’t wait any longer and want to know the exact start time for Marvel Rivals Season 2, read on.
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Marvel Rivals Season 2 Release Date And Start Time
Marvel Rivals Season 2, titled “Hellfire Gala,” is scheduled to release on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 8 AM UTC. Given that Marvel Rivals is launching concurrently across the globe, the precise moment you can jump in will depend on where you are in the world. To help you pinpoint when Season 2 will be live in your specific location, here’s a breakdown of the release time in various key time zones:
- Los Angeles – April 11 at 1 AM PST
- Denver – April 11 at 2 AM MT
- Chicago – April 11 at 3 AM CT
- NYC – April 11 at 4 AM EST
- London – April 11 at 9 AM BST
- Berlin – April 11 at 10 AM CEST
- Hong Kong – April 11 at 4 PM HKT
- Tokyo – April 11 at 5 PM JST
- New Zealand – April 11 at 8 PM NZST
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Details
Although Marvel Rivals Season 2 is a bit smaller compared to the expansive content of Season 1, it’s still slated to run for approximately three months. There will also be a mid-season refresh, designated as Season 2.5, dropping sometime around late May. The hero lineup for this season features Emma Frost, who joins the roster at launch, and Ultron, who will make his appearance with the arrival of the mid-season update.
Season 2 also features a brand-new map set on the living mutant island of Krakoa, specifically designed around the aesthetics and atmosphere of the Hellfire Gala event. A brand-new Battle Pass will be available with Season 2, offering a fresh set of cosmetic rewards, including character skins, emotes, sprays, and more, as players progress through its tiers.
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December 6, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
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NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase Games
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5