In the past, Gallery Cards found in the seasonal Battle Pass hold clues pertaining to the game’s next characters , allowing players to make predictions without leaks. Former Gallery Cards from events have also hinted at larger seasonal themes, a good example being one lore Card mentioning Knull’s awakening prior to Seaso
The Season 4.5 update for **Marvel Rivals ** brings along another major balance patch for the game, adding much-needed buffs and nerfs to different heroes. These adjustments for your favorite characters add new possibilities, emphasizing fresh synergies for team comps. While some characters are dialed back to be more balanced, others will gain strong enhancements to shake up what is considered “meta” within the g
The romantic tone of Season 5 could also bring about a new map tied to Rogue and related website Gambit’s history. Some maps could include the X-Mansion, where the X-Men gather rather than the island of Krakoa introduced in Season 2. While not strictly an X-Men season, it is likely that locations from that side of Marvel Comics will be heavily referenced throughout these characters, if they are ad
It’s a golden era to be a Punisher fan, with multiple new series and designs for the New York vigilante. Hopefully, these comic looks make their way into Marvel Rivals , especially given Frank has multiple skins based on his past comic adventu
Nerfs are far fewer compared to buffs for Season 4.5 , but much like the changes that strengthened characters, more detail was put into these modifications too. None of these changes will make certain characters unsuccessful in Season 4’s many events in Marvel Rivals , but you may have to play closer with your team during matc
Just like in past seasonal updates, there are plenty of Team-Up changes in Season 4.5, including the removal of a synergy that’s been around since the game launched. One Team-Up’s balance has been changed while two more have been added , changing how characters assist one anot
The new look comes from a variant cover by Jonas Scharf, appearing on Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger #2 . The cover comes from a new initiative showing Marvel heroes in winterwear, with Punisher in a sleeveless vest with a simplified version of his skull logo and winter camo pants, wielding an axe. It’s clear Frank is hiding out while laying in wait for a particularly elusive tar
Some of the most adjusted characters from nerfs in this update are Phoenix, Human Torch, and Ultron, likely due to their abundance in various team comps. Highly mobile, burst damage characters got nerfed the most , perhaps emphasizing a focus on team coordination to take down foes rather than one character being able to do so too quic
The DC K.O. crisis event has reignited calls for DC to finally develop its own version of Marvel Rivals, and that may soon become reality. Rumors suggest Warner Bros. is currently working on a DC take on Rivals , and the timing of this development alongside the upcoming DC K.O. event hints that the comic’s concept could directly inspire the proj
Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger #2 is coming December 17 from Jimmy Palmiotti and José Luis Soares Pinto, and will see the two vigilantes taking on the infamous Gnucci crime family – one of Punisher’s most relentless and grotesque enemies, first seen in 2000’s Punisher #1 , and later adapted in the MCU’s The Punisher TV series. Of course, they’ll also be taking on each other, thanks to their longtime disagreement about lethal tact
There are multiple directions DC could take such a game. One option would be embracing Mortal Kombat-style one-on-one combat, staying true to the comic’s duel-centric fights. Alternatively, DC could go all in and challenge Marvel Rivals directly with large-scale PvP matches and strategic team-based gameplay. Either approach could set the stage for a truly epic experie
The new look is part of a Knullified variant cover initiative starring various heroes, set to celebrate the return of Venom’s nemesis, who is getting his own series in January 2026. Coming from Al Ewing, Tom Waltz and Juanan Ramírez, the series follows Knull who – though resurrected – has had his powers and station stolen by the Asgardian goddess Hela . The Knullified Hulk design and cover are by Leinil Francis Yu and will appear on select copies of Infernal Hulk
The predicted date here follows the roadmap changes to Marvel Rivals established in Season 3, where seasons would last two months rather than three. This accelerated plan has seen two characters release at the start and midpoint of each Season, a trend that will likely continue in Season 5 as w
The covers will be available on select covers of comics published across December. But while there are some fun alternate looks on display, only Scharf’s Punisher truly looks like a costume Frank would wear on a winter mission, complete with shoulder holst
Rather than re-bonding with the original Venom symbiote (which was busy with Eddie getting merged with the Phoenix force to become one of Marvel Rivals ‘ most unique skins ), it’s pretty cool that Spider-Man got to bond with a brand-new symbiote, even if it was just for the sake of adding brand-new cosmetics to the g