NetEase Games has teased Devil Dinosaur as the newest hero joining Marvel Rivals for its upcoming Season 8, with the launch expected in a few days.
The addition expands the playable character roster in the 6v6 PvP shooter, offering new strategic options for players as Season 8 launches.
The teaser officially confirms Devil Dinosaur’s arrival, a character whose inclusion was previously suggested through various reports. This expansion to the roster brings a new combatant to the game’s Marvel universe.
Game Context
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play, team-based 6v6 player-versus-player (PvP) shooter developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The game launched on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, in December 2024, with a PlayStation 4 version following in September 2025. It features a diverse cast of Marvel superheroes and villains, allowing players to engage in dynamic combat across various iconic locations from the Marvel Multiverse. The core gameplay involves selecting characters with unique abilities and utilizing environmental destruction to gain tactical advantages. More information about the game can be found on its official page.
Character Background
Devil Dinosaur, a character from Marvel Entertainment, first appeared in Devil Dinosaur #1 in April 1978, created by Jack Kirby. He is depicted as an enormous, crimson Tyrannosaurus-like dinosaur, originating from “Dinosaur World” (Earth-78411), a parallel universe where dinosaurs coexist with primitive humanoids. Often accompanied by his ape-like friend Moon-Boy, Devil Dinosaur possesses enhanced strength and intelligence, a result of a mutation from fire exposure. The character has since appeared in various Marvel comic series, sometimes transported to the main Marvel Universe (Earth-616).
Additional details regarding Devil Dinosaur’s specific abilities and gameplay mechanics are anticipated as Season 8 approaches. Fans can follow updates on Marvel Entertainment’s website for broader character lore.
