Leaks indicate Marvel Rivals Season 8 is scheduled to launch on May 15, 2026, introducing new playable heroes Cyclops and Devil Dinosaur to the team-based shooter.
The upcoming season continues the content rollout for the 6v6 hero brawler, following a successful Season 7 and a shorter Season 7.5. The game, developed by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games, consistently adds new characters and game modes.
Season 8 is expected to begin on May 15, 2026, at 9 AM UTC, according to information from the official Season 7.5 roadmap. Cyclops, a founding member of the X-Men known for his optic blasts, and Devil Dinosaur, a large red Tyrannosaurus-like creature often associated with Moon-Boy or Moon Girl, are rumored to join the roster.
Season 7 of Marvel Rivals introduced heroes White Fox and Black Cat, alongside new player-versus-player (PvP) modes titled Blood Hunt and Avengers. The current Season 7.5 is concluding on May 15, 2026, making it a shorter mid-season period.
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play title available on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. The game pits iconic Marvel heroes and villains against each other in objective-based combat, featuring dynamic destructible environments and unique team-up abilities. Players can download the game from platforms like the Epic Games Store.
Cyclops’ character details can be found on Marvel.com, while information on Devil Dinosaur is also available on Marvel.com. Official details and a full roadmap for Season 8 are anticipated from NetEase Games in the coming days.
