Marvel Rivals Adds The Hood, Prepares for Season 9.5
Marvel Rivals has officially added the new villain, The Hood, to its roster. This character update coincides with the launch of Season 9.5, bringing Vanguard adjustments. The game also features new cosmetic bundles and a Summer Festival event.
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Marvel Rivals Update Notes (August 27, 2026)
The Marvel Rivals update released on August 27, 2026, introduces several hero adjustments and fixes for various in-game glitches. The update also brings new cosmetic bundles to the store, including the Peni Parker Liquid Shell Bundle and Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Bundle. Additionally, a temporary Infinity Saga tab has been added to celebrate the upcoming Avengers: Endgame Encore release.
New Marvel Rivals Update Details & Release Day Revealed
Marvel Rivals released an update on August 20th, introducing new cosmetic bundles for Cyclops, Phoenix, and Daredevil, alongside minor hero adjustments and bug fixes. The update rolled out without server downtime. New skin bundles will be available starting August 21st, 2026.
Marvel Rivals is gearing up for season 9.5 with major Vanguard adjustments alongside a teaser for its next hero, The…
Marvel Rivals is launching its season 9.5 update today, which includes significant balance adjustments for Vanguard characters and introduces the new hero, The Hood, on August 7. The update buffs characters like Devil Dinosaur, Doctor Strange, Magneto, and Rogue, while nerfing Venom and Peni Parker. The Hood's design draws comparisons to the Gun Devil from Chainsaw Man, and his abilities share similarities with other Marvel Rivals heroes and Overwatch characters.
Marvel Rivals Adds The Hood on August 7th in Season 9.5
Marvel Rivals is adding the villain The Hood to its roster in Season 9.5 on August 7th. The Hood, also known as Parker Robbins, gains his powers from a demon and utilizes magic-infused pistols and a powerful ultimate ability. This update will also include new maps and character adjustments.
Marvel Rivals’ New Hero Looks Like He Walked Straight Out Of Chainsaw Man
Marvel Rivals is introducing a new character named The Hood for Season 9.5: The Mystery of Thebes, voiced by WWE star Damian Priest. The Hood's demon form draws comparisons to the Gun Devil from the popular manga and anime series Chainsaw Man. The game is also launching its Summer Festival event on August 13 and has implemented significant texture compression to reduce its storage size on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
